Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/06

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Advice sought on 15mm vs 19mm...
From: John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>
Date: Sun, 06 May 2001 09:33:31 -0600

My take on the choice is that you are comparing apples and oranges. There is
a huge difference in coverage and feel between the two lenses. It all comes
down to personal preference and priorities. If you want a 15mm but are
hesitating over the large financial outlay, I would keep the 19 and buy a
Bessa-L and a 15mm Heliar. It is an very inexpensive way of getting a good
quality lens. If then you find yourself using it a great deal and pining for
a reflex view, then spring for the huge dollar Leica lens. For me it would
be a lens I would use seldom if at all while my 21M gets moderately regular
exercise.

John Collier

> From: Pascal <cyberdog@attglobal.net>
> 
> Are there people on this list who use both the Super-Elmar-R 15/3.5 and
> the Elmarit-R 19/2.8 (or older Super-Angulon 21/4.0) ?
> 
> How would they compare their respective use? When would they prefer the
> one over the other lens?
> 
> Do you believe that the Super-Elmar-R 15/3.5 could actually *replace* the
> Elmarit 19/2.8 or is this wishfull thinking?
> 
> I am asking because it would be a burden to carry around both lenses at
> the same time, especially with an assortment of lenses of longer focal
> length as well... So, if the 15mm could substitute the 19mm... :-)
>