Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/02/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Phong, 50/75 framelines. Nelson - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phong" <phong@doan-ltd.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2004 4:33 AM Subject: RE: [Leica] WTT: 35mm f1.4 ASPH MINT for 75mm f1.4 MINT > Along the same line, could someone remind me > what framelines show up when a 75mm lens is > mounted on a M6 TTL, or M7 ? > Thanks, > > - Phong > > Dan Honemann wrote: > > > > --- Phong <phong@doan-ltd.com> wrote: > > > On the contrary, I find the 75mm the perfect companion for > > > the 35mm for a 2-lens outfit, or 3-lens if you add the 24mm. > > > It's perfect for when you're using the 35mm primarily, but > > > every so often need to zoom in for a head-and-shoulder > > > portrait shot; with the 90mm, you'd need to take a big > > > step back. > > > > I agree completely. The 35/75 Luxes make the perfect tandem; put > > the 75 on a > > .85x MP and the 35 on a .58x M7 and you'll never have to change > > lenses again. > > That would be my ideal film camera kit (and in fact *has* been, > > but I've been > > using a .72x M6 and a Hexar RF). > > > > Dan > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html