Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/03

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 24mm
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>
Date: Fri, 03 Nov 2000 09:16:14 -0800
References: <3A026434.AE050ADF@earthlink.net>

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!

In reply to: Message from S Dimitrov <sld@earthlink.net> ([Leica] 24mm)