Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/06
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Gib Robinson wrote:
>For quite a while I resisted buying a Tri-Elmar -- too expensive, too slow,
>duplicates focal lengths I already own. Nothing cutting edge here -- just
>Leica M dumbed down to f/4.
>
>About four months ago I bought one used. I love it. We're talkin long-term
>love here, not quicky romance. Outdoors with a medium-speed film, I simply
>don't need more light than f/4 gives me and the DOF is usually a plus. Nor
>do I worry about catching the nth degree of detail in the 28mm setting. The
>lens is plenty sharp at that length. I just enjoy the convenience of one
>lens for thee focal lengths. My only regret is that I waited as long as I
>did. If simplicity and ease of use are Hallmarks of Leica M, this lens fits
>the tradition in a big way. I haven't traveled with it yet, but I certainly
>plan to. I'll take some faster, longer, and shorter lenses too; but I'll bet
>I'll take most of my photos with the T-E. For anyone on the fence about this
>lens, I'd say go for it.
My experience with it is very positive and exceeded my expectations. I plan
to carry it along with my favourite travel lens - a pocketable 35
summilux-M (pre asph) low light glass full of artistic surprises.
Dan K.
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