Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Wide angle lens
From: Steven Alexander <alexpix@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Mon, 13 Aug 2001 09:46:29 -0400

on 8/13/01 9:02 AM, John R. Fulton Jr. at JRFjr@compuserve.com wrote:

>> My only lens for my leica right now is a ASPH 50mm summicron .  I
>> have my Canon rebel for the telephoto and zoom stuff, but because of
>> the tight quarters I would like to get a super wide angle lens for
>> my M3.  I have been hearing a lot about the wide angle heliar's .
>> Price is a major factor and the heliars are relatively cheap, but
>> what are my other options?  Do I need an adapter If I want to use a
>> heliar?
>> 
>> Thanks for your constant pool of knowledge,
>> David Degner
> 
> Hi David--
> I'm new to LUG, but not to Leicas.
> John Fulton
> Fort Worth

Welcome John.  I started in Fort Worth (Star-Telegram) in 1959 but left in
1962.  Get back for wife's family affairs from time to time.  Is West Cliff
Camera still around?


Happy snaps,
Steven Alexander