Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I tend to prefer the 35 over the 40, but it's probably just because I am more used to it, not because of any magic superiority of that focal length. my favorite all time lens is the fabulous, almost impossible to find, incredible 24-600/1.4 Auto Likkorice Schtick on my Leikon SR XVII Semi-Single Instamashun Super-Flex Model C Outside Lens Reflex. You can find the Modern Photography Test report of of this wonderful camera and lens combination in the April 1967 issue, page 91. (really, go to your local library and look it up, this classic test IS there). My gawwdd the images from this lens are to die for. gives the best test charts I ever ate. it's important to be at one with your work. Stephen Gandy Mike Johnston wrote: > on 11/9/00 2:01 AM, Leica Users digest at > owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us wrote: > > >> Me, too. I like this angle of view best of all. Some people dislike it, such > >> as my friend Stephen Gandy. > > > > Really? On his page: http://www.cameraquest.com/leicacl.htm > > I read that Mr. Gandy writes: > > > > "VERY sharp lightweight 4.5 oz 40/2 <SNIP> In my experience the 40/2 is one > > of the best, and least expensive, Leica M lenses. " > > Really. I believe Stephen prefers the 35mm as being a more useful focal > length generally. > > But let's ask him. > > Stephen? Care to comment? > > --Mike