[Leica] How did 50mm become the "normal" lens for 35mm cameras?

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Subject: [Leica] How did 50mm become the "normal" lens for 35mm cameras?
From: abridge683 at fastmail.com (Adam Bridge)
Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2016 09:15:40 -0700

I?m just wondering if anyone knows since 43mm would be the more rigorous 
focal length for tradition 35mm film.

Thanks!

Adam Bridge

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