Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Rick, I was a little careless in my expression when I said money was not the consideration; I meant not a consideration between taking two M's or buying a 35-70 zoom to go with my R's. If money were really no object, I would be first in line for an M7, maybe two. Amazing that almost no one is pushing a short tele like the 90mm. Most seem to be suggesting a moderate wide and a "normal". Thanks for the interest........Julian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rick Dykstra" <rdcb37@dodo.com.au> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 8:49 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Best camera/lens choice Hello Julian. My thoughts are a little different from some of the other advice. One key to good travel is lack of hassles. So I'm thinking that one body and one or maybe two lenses is the way to go. Since price is not an issue, treat yourself to a new M7 and a 50 1.4 Asph, with the second lens being a 21, 24 or 28 Asph. Take only this equipment and have it with you all the time, with a couple of spare rolls. Easy to carry and deal with. Use your feet for zooming! I think an M will be better for 70 YO eyes - much easier to focus accurately than an R camera. So much lighter, handier and cooler too! Enjoy. Rick Dykstra. _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information