Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/02/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>> I'm pondering an R8. I was thinking about this last summer but now I'm >> leaning >> that way again. >> >> What I'd like is an R8 in black with passport warranty and a motor drive. >> >> The issue of lenses then comes up and what I'm thinking of is: >> >> 35-70 zoom and >> >> 80-200 f4 zoom >> >> OR >> >> I'd go for two primes >> >> the 50 f1.4 and >> the 100 f2.8 >> >> your thoughts on these choices would be very valuable. IMHO the R8 is THE Leica SLR camera. The lenses are fabulous and the camera is very reliable. The 35-70/f4 zoom is excellent and from what I hear the 100mm is a gem. I use the R8 for my travel (when I need the 180, or the 60mm) and in the Studio. I would take the 35-70 and the 100mm... Tarek - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html