Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/05/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I wouldn't bring the 135. I shoot in the city all the time, and I use wide
angles. On a sunny day, the city is highly contrasty with areas very bright
and others in shadow. I use Ilford 3200 at 1000 and develop accordingly. I
want depth of field and a relatively fast shutter.
In picking my lenses for the city, I'd have one that is fast, a wide one,
and one moderate telephoto.
When I go to Europe, I take a panoramic camera and an M with the Tri-elmar.
One thing to remember about New York is that the pavement is hard. Think
light. I use a back pack and I walk at least a 100 blocks a day when I'm
there. I generally have two cameras with, a panoramic and an M, just as in
Europe, but I don't use the tri-Elmar in New York. I have only one Leica
lens with--the one on the camera--and it can be either a 28 summicron, a 35
summilux or a 90 Elmar with macro attachment.
My advice: think light.
Doug Nygren
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