Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]S Dimitrov wrote: > > I had a 24mm that I used on three different R bodies and never became > accustomed to it. I always felt that the viewing contrast was too low, > might as well been looking through a Spotmatic. It gave me a great > feeling of uncertainty as to where my focus was since I could never see > it snap into focus. I tried a beattie screen to see if there was any > improvement and frankly the R screen was better in my opinion. > On the other hand, since I make a living with my gear, that degree of > uncertainty made leave the lens at home, and in my eyes the lens became > a dead-beat that wasn't earning it's keep. The best thing I did with it > was a straight across exchange for a 20-35mm EOS L lens which I have > never regretted. Although, I have to admit, that anytime a piece of > Leica gear leaves the house it's like losing a family member. > > Slobodan Dimitrov Maybe you should have exchanged it for a 24 M lens?!. That what the M system is all about! Loved your site by the way. mark rabiner Is the 20-35mm easier to see through? I doubt it. But I'm sure the camera does a fine job of focussing automatically anyway!