[Leica] Do I want a 35 'lux?

[ricc at mindspring.com (Ric Carter)]

  I wasn't looking at the 'lux AND 'cron. I was thinking of 'lux  
instead of 'cron.

Ric


On May 12, 2006, at 9:59 PM, Jeffery Smith 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
>
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