Re: [Leica] Which lense?

[Steve Rigby <steve_rigby@yahoo.com>]

Thanks Guy, I really appreciate your thoughts.

- --- Guy Bennett <guybnt@idt.net> wrote:
> >I'm returning to photography after approx. 15
> years,
> >and am taking a Black and White college class this
> >fall. I'm fortunate to have been able to get an M6
> and
> >I am wondering what a good all-purpose starter
> lense
> >would be. I really like the compactness of the 50
> >f/2.8 Elmar, but was wondering if I would be giving
> up
> >a lot compared to the 50mm f/2 Summmicron,
> considering
> >they are the basically the same price. Any feedback
> >would be appreciated.
> 
> 
> i honestly cannot see any reason why one would
> choose the elmar 50 over the
> summicron, except for compactness, i.e., if you
> needed to slip the m6/50 in
> and out of your pants pocket. and if compactness is
> that important for you,
> ditch your m6 and get a sm leica with an elmar
> 50/3.5, which will slip into
> your shirt pocket!
> 
> as you mention, the price difference is minimal, so
> for that little bit of
> money you get a faster lens that is generally
> recognized as one of the best
> 50s around.
> 
> i'd go for (and did, when i bought an m6) the
> summicron.
> 
> guy


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