[Leica] "Best" R-Series Lens

[tedgrant at shaw.ca (tedgrant at shaw.ca)]

The best "R series Lens" is the proper one you are using for the assignment 
you are shooting!  Quite simple really! And a no brainer!

However and unfortunately, I only have one R lens left " 280 2:8 with the 
1.4X & 2x extenders, with shoulder brace and pistol grip. used with a Canon 
adapter and they work extremely well together. Considering the great number 
of R lenses I had accumulated given at times I would be using 3 motor driven 
R bodies hanging off my body at times.

I suppose one should merely shrug their shoulders and accept the folly of 
Leica not to move with the electronic times of the digital world to create a 
camera that was of a reasonable price for the many Leica dedicated 
followers. A shame  really, as my Leica's went through hell and back with me 
over the years capturing some very nice life moments. And I'd still have 
everything if times were different.

But I am not going to fall behind as Leica did and "whine about what they 
did, are doing, and not doing! But move on through the use of adapters. Make 
the best of what you have and if you find it's not working to your liking 
through the use of adapters?

Then  really move on, bite your lip and scrunch yer gut and change to a 
modern affordable digital camera that fits your hands and quality demands. 
And definitely work well with your eyesight and pocket book!

Those who go on and on about why didn't they? What they could have done, 
what they didn't do and all the normal thinking people common sense 
questions by Leica owner folks, none of which  have absolutely one iota of 
influence in the Leica boardroom! It comes down to.... "Either get in the 
life boat and move on!" Or go down with the sinking ship whether you like it 
or not. It's Leica's loss simply because they do not have the money to 
maintain the production of  a camera 99.9% of people on this list can 
actually afford..

Oh yes lots will bring up the S2 and how fantastic a machine it is... you 
are right, no question. Had one in my hands, made exposures and if I were a 
millionaire I'd have a couple. I'm not! :-( ERGO! My Canon's and near 
constant use of the M8 capture very fine images and I fully expect Canon to 
be around for some years to come,  even though Leica & myself are pushing up 
daisies!

Oh I know I've heard all the rhetoric about back orders for M lenses and M 
cameras, that is wonderful! But the dedicated R followers as many of us are 
, it appears they've kissed us off like the vanishing Dodo bird! Then 
again??????????

Have a nice weekend! I'm going out for a quiet early Sunday morning walk 
about and hopefully find something nice to photograph with my M8! :-)
Cheers,
Dr. ted