Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/05/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Will I have found that he who uses a collapsible lens, oft forgets to erect it. When erect, my f2.8 Elmar was not that much shorter or lighter than my Summilux. But oh, the difference in quality of image! Jerry Will von Dauster wrote: > Jerry, > > True enough, the 21-35-90 combination is hard to beat for overall > versatility. But the funny thing is, the older I get, the more I have > come to respect the humble - or not so humble - 50mm. It has become, > for me, maybe going backwards a little, the Leica equivalent of the > ubiquitous "28-80mm f1:somethingtiny" zoom lens seemingly supplied with > every SLR the last ten years or so. While admitting the limitations of > the walking zoom - ie stepping back or getting closer - if I'm going to > grab one lens, not knowing what I will encounter, it will be a 50mm. > > Will von Dauster > Denver > > Who just bought a very nice 50mm f2.8 to compliment his - relatively - > bulky Summilux 50. Fits nicely into a mini Billingham... > > On Saturday, May 10, 2003, at 01:46 PM, Jerry Lehrer wrote: > > > Will > > > > Oh, I admit that it is a superb lens and is MUCH appreciated by > > me, but mine is under-used, 'cause I like a 35mm focal length. > > > > I could live my Leica life with a 35mm and a 90mm. Ooops, > > I almost forgot a 21mm! > > > > Jerry > > -- > 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