Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yeah, I was thinking about fast lenses too. My slowest lens is a 135mm f/4.5 Hektor that I never use. So I guess my slowest frequently used lens is my 105mm f/2.5 Nikkor, still faster than the average "fast" f/2.8 lenses usually seen on Nikons & Canons. Mostly I shoot f/1.4 and f/2.0 lenses, both of which will cost me a pretty penny to replace were I to invest in a new system. And no, sale of my Leica M4 is not an option either (I know the present company won't ask that question, but friend of mine did and I had to put him in his place in a way. The Leica stays). Thanks. Phil -----Original Message----- >From: leo wesson <leowesson at gmail.com> >Sent: Mar 3, 2009 12:13 PM >To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >Subject: Re: [Leica] Digital camera purchase conundrum > >Phil, > >Your budget will make the decision for you. What do you want to spend? >What lenses suite your syle? The rd1 is a nice camera, as are the entry >level nikon and canon and oly offerings. If you need fast lenses, go with >the epson. > >Leo Wesson >Photographer/Videographer >817.733.9157 >www.leowessson.com > > >On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Philip F <photo.forrest at >earthlink.net>wrote: > >> So I need to "invest" in a digital camera soon. I'm shooting for the >> Temple >> University News now and next semester I'll be required to have one for my >> documentary photography class. Question is, do I go with the outdated 6MP >> Epson R-D1 and use the great lenses I already have or do I buy into a new >> system and invest in new lenses? Mind you, finds are rather tight so I'm >> trying to stretch my dollars as much as possible. I'm thinking the Epson >> is >> already outdated, but then again, aren't all digitals by the time they hit >> our camera bags? I can save $$$ with an Epson and not buy any new lenses. >> If >> I go for a Nikon or Canon, I'm also in for lenses, none of which I own >> anymore for either system. >> Any opinions? M8 is out of the question. Try not to mention it. >> Thanks, >> Phil Forrest >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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