Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/03/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I like the 65mm perspective. At times it's a little too WA. I may pick up an 80. I have tried the 43mm. It's a fantastic lens. You need the external viewfinder though. I'd love to have one but it's down a little bit on my priority list. Len On Mar 7, 2007, at 11:13 AM, Eric Korenman wrote: > Also - anyone prefer the 65mm over the 80mm as their 'standard' lens? > I hear the 43mm lens rocks (but that will have to wait) > > Eric > > On 3/7/07, Eric Korenman <faneuil@gmail.com> wrote: >> Ok - so the Hassie has been sitting too idle for too long. >> I need to shake things up - I'd like to to do more travel MF photos >> and I am thinking of going back to a Mamiya RF system. I had a 6 for >> awhile and liked it. >> >> I tried hiking with a Hassie -- boy that sucked - plus lack of tripod >> reall took its toll. >> >> Goal: Lightweight travel MF system with a monopod. >> I am thinking of buying a used Mamiya 7 II and 80mm lens. >> >> Any other suggestions for camera? I looked into Fuji too, but always >> seem to get steered back to the Mamiya 7 for optical quality. >> >> Monopod suggestions also welcome - needs to be lightweight and >> quickly >> attachable/detachable. >> >> So -- spend my money - but be frugal! >> >> thanks >> Eric >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information