[Leica] RE: using the 21/24 f1.4 M ' Lux

[ejcaliguri at comcast.net (Edward Caliguri)]

Sure; Doug and Tina - I would love, for photojournalist work, one of  
these, and I can see the allure. I would love to see an R counterpart  
(a la Nikon), and I have both the f/1.0 Noct and 50 ASPH ' Lux. As  
Tina hints toward, it's the price. Over $7000.00 for each! And the  
current 21 and especialy the 24 are superb performers - light too. And  
on the M8 or M8.2 you will need a finder, where I think one wild like  
to be 'up close' in the center of the action using the finder directly  
- or stopping down to zone focus.  Not that i cannot see the  
advantages of these M lenses, but I would have rather seen an M8.2  
with most of the M8 'problems' addressed, or a real R10 that would  
roll put soon be shown.

For me then, I'll take my present equipment and use the cash to travel  
and do some nature/bird work :-)

Edward
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Dr. Edward J Caliguri
ejcaliguri@comcast.net