Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Wide angle lens
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 14:40:01 -0500
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Henry - The 21 2.8 asph is a really first class lens. It's only draw 
back is its inability to focus close to the subject...But it is sharp, 
contrasty, and flare resistant......Think of the 15 mm as something to 
play with, but not something that you will use regularly.
B. D.

Henry Ambrose wrote:

>> Hello dear friends
>> 
>> I have an M6 with 35, 50, 90 and 135mm lenses. Now I feel the need for a
>> real wide angle lens. I was thinking of the 15mm Voigtlaender Heliar. Is
>> the jump to big, are there alternatives, what do you suggest?
>> 
>> Duri
>> 
> 
> I suggest the Leica 24. It is probably the best 24 ever made.
> Mine is spectacular.
> Henry
> 
> 
> 

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