Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/19

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Subject: [Leica] 50mm lenses should be compulsory.
From: daniel.ridings at muspro.uio.no (Daniel Ridings)
Date: Wed May 19 07:42:25 2004
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> I often carry a 35 and a 50 as my only lenses. Many times on separate
> bodies to facilitate quickly switching between the two. This is what I
> do. This is what I like. You may well prefer a different set up.

Is there any other reason to have separate bodies?

:)

Daniel



>
> Neil's point about living with a single focal length for a good long
> while is a great idea for any amateur. Working pros do not have time
> for such indulgences except perhaps when they are holiday.
>
> John Collier
>
> PS: I am always amazed when people write that a person with a 50 mm
> lens should not make their next lens a 35 (or visa versa) as it is "too
> close to the 50". What the h*** are they talking about?!? Too close in
> weight? Too close in price?
>
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