Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]While picking up my last new Asph, I checked out the odds and sods in the local Leica bargain bin. They had a old style Tri-E and a Lens Carrier. Briefly: People have been telling me that the Tri-E is a, "Good Thing" and that, "I Should Buy One." As I was headed off to a land where the sun actually does shine, I decided to check the lens out. Sorry it didn't even get to first base. It doesn't focus closer than 1.0 meter. I just sold a Noctilux that suffered from the same condition so it was a non-starter for me -- a self confessed lens dropper mind you! I bought the Lens Carrier and I like it. It is a stupid idea that actually works. It places the spare lens where it provides a nice grip and it doesn't interfere with shooting horizontally or vertically. I used an 0.58 with a 50 (sob!) and a 35 or 24 (don't need a finder with a 24 and a 0.58x) in the holder. Very handy for casual shooting. When the going gets tough, it is a bit slow to change lenses so then I reverted back to my usual practice using two bodies. John Collier