Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jeff: I bought a M6 in February of 2000 along with a 50mm Summilux. I decided to get the Summilux because of the speed, it's general application to life and taking pictures, and my personal preference based on owning a Canon AE1P outfit. To me, the 50 teaches you to learn about the lens (I guess a 35 could too, but I liked the 50 best), it's capabilities, controlling the depth of field, learning to take photos in low light with people who are your friends and literally ignore your camera, and understanding bokeh. To me, the 50 is and always will be my favorite. Having said all that, I bought a 35mm summicron in September and I realize I have to start learning all over again! I have to get much closer to my subjects, I must anticipate their movement, and I can't rely on just hanging back...the tendency is to put more in a wider angle but just doing that does not make a good shot. So...I say try a nice used 50 summicron or summilux...you can't really go wrong with either. Robert Clark Lancaster, PA - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of JP M Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 9:28 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] New M6 owner, what first Lens?? I just yesterday purchased a Classic M6 body from Richard Tillis at Woodmere Camera. It should arrive toward the end of this week or early next. I'm on a tight budget and am now searching for a first lens. I need a good value, but not state-of-the-art-optics. Thread mount is OK, non-Leica is OK. My favorite cameras to date are my Canonet g3 ql17 with a 40mm and my Rollie 35SE also with a 40mm. I'd be very happy with a 35mm or even a 28mm. But a 50mm would be OK if it were the "best value." My requirements are that the lens sync up with the body, meaning the framelines come up correctly and the rangefinder is fully and accurately coupled and the optics and mechanical aspects are perfect. Cosmetics secondary. Any thoughts? Thanks, Jeff __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html