Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ted Grant wrote: (Snip) . . . Let me ask. How many LUGnuts would consider using the R 100mm 2.8 macro or any 100 mm lens, as a "normal lens?" Or as a better than 50mm for a broad base of shooting opportunities? Think about it for a moment before answering and imagine the opportunities one can use this interesting lens for; as a kind of general use, scenic, close-up, portrait, macro, copying and a bunch more situations. One can even use a 2X extender and make it quickly into a 200 mm lens or be bold and add a macro extender turning the standard macro into a super macro for real inside water drop images. Any thoughts folks along the use of this lens? ted ======================================================================= Well, Ted, you seem to have plenty of ideas already about using the 100 macro. :-) I rather doubt I can tell you anything you don't already know but I'll bite! Here goes . . . I've found that, if I get into the habit of using one particular lens for a while, it alters my view of things and I start seeing possibilities that might not otherwise have occurred to me. My short telephoto lens (a 90 Elmarit) has helped me to: - - eliminate unwanted things in the foreground, e.g. by being able to see over the top of people's heads. - - isolate some attractive or interesting feature of a landscape that might not be photogenic if a wider view were to be shot. - - frame portraits tightly with good perspective, yet still maintain a steady hold on the camera (longer lenses will also do this but aren't so easy to keep steady). - - photograph details in architecture without having to get too close. - - photograph children or interesting "characters" in a street or market from reasonably far away, so as not to distract them. - - take candid shots during group activities. My 2 cents. Regards, ===== Ray "The trouble with resisting temptation is you never know when you'll get another chance!" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/