Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/05/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I use the 35 lux almost exclusively. Granted, I like to take shots at night a lot, but it rarely leaves my camera even in bright sunlight. I love it. I figure that if you use one particular focal length more than any others, it should be as useful as possible in most conditions. But that's just me. On 5/12/06, Jeffery Smith <jsmith342@cox.net> wrote: > Buy a 35/2 Biogon for $800 and apply the money you saved on the 35/1.4 'lux > if you think you need the extra speed. I think you'll like the ZI lens just > fine. > > Jeffery Smith > New Orleans, LA > http://www.400tx.com > > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Ric > Carter > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 8:52 PM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: [Leica] Do I want a 35 'lux? > > > Can I get some of the experience out there to help me check my thinking? > > I was thinking of getting a 35mm Summicron to strap on my M6. I've > found myself looking for just a little more coverage than my 50 of late. > > The current stable includes: 21 Elmarit, 28 Elmarit, 35/3,5 Nikkor > LSM, 50 Summicron, 50 Summitar LSM, 90 Summicron, & 135/3.5 Nikkor LSM. > > The more I've thought about it, the more I've started thinking 35 > Summilux instead. I don't have any speed now. I prefer slow film. The > Nikkor is fun and real compact, but it focuses backwards compared to > Leitz, and is slow for working shadowy streets with Reala. > > The ASPH is steep for my budget, so I'm now thinking of the 4th > generation 'lux, if I can find one. > > Am I on the right track here? > > Thanks. > > Ric Carter > http://gallery.leica-users.org/Passing-Fancies > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > -- --Dave