Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Alan, The 35mm is my standard focal length because of its versatility. But perhaps more importantly, I have found when taking pictures of events like parades or other gatherings that by being forced to get in close I get better pictures than when I use a longer lens. Nathan Alan Hull wrote: > John and others. I find it interesting that so many luggers seem to > prefer the 35mm lens. When I was starting out in photography the most > common advice was ... Fill the frame. Followed by ... but do not get > too close because of perspective distortion. > > May I ask those luggers who use the 35mm (or shorter) lens MORE than > any other, if they can explain why they do so. For instance, is it > ease of use or do you actually like the results. > > For me, I find that anything less than 50mm is an "in your face " > style. > > TIA > Alan - -- Nathan Wajsman Herrliberg (ZH), Switzerland e-mail: wajsman@webshuttle.ch General photo site: http://belgiangator.tripod.com/ Belgium photo site: http://members.xoom.com/wajsman/ Motorcycle site: http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1704/