[Leica] Lens kit for europe

[don.dory at gmail.com (Don Dory)]

Gene,The 15 is under $400 at cameraquest.com or at photovillage.  It is
small, light, very sharp and will not strain a pocket or your back.  Even
your wife will appreciate the ability to shoot a 21mm in some of the
kornmarkets and narrow twisty streets that have the best bistros and
senoritas.

On Tue, Mar 25, 2008 at 11:35 AM, <grduprey@mchsi.com> wrote:

> Ted,
>
> Thanks for the advice.  I have started to do just that with the kit, and
> that is the reason for the request ofr the input from the group.  It 
> appears
> the 20 and the 80 - 200 is the final decision for the DSLR kit.  Now to get
> a wider lens for the M8.  My wife has been reading the inputs, and says I
> should ask everyone to send their WA's so I can use them.  ;-)  I will have
> to work on her between now and August.  We will be in Texas for June and
> California the first part of July, so there is time to work this.  ;-)
>
> Thanks to all who provided inout, I know I missed some names in the last
> posting.  I appreciate your inouts.
>
> Gene
>
> -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: TED GRANT <tedgrant@shaw.ca>
> >
> > Gene said:
> > >>> > I know this is the wrong question to ask this group, but here
> > > goes anyway.
> > > >  ;-)
> > We will be in Europe (Germany, Poland, Italy, and possibly
> > > others) for 3 months later this year, and I am going all digital with
> my M8
> > > and the recently purchased Leicanon 20D.  My M8 kit will be the
> > > 28 Elmarit Asph, 35 Pre-Asph Summilux, and the 50 'Chron.  For the 20D
> I am
> > > planning on the 24 Elmarit R, 60 Macro Elmarit, and the 80~200 Vario
> Elmar<<<
> >
> >  Hi Gene,
> > M8? Go wide as Tina suggested! I see Don Dory suggested the15 CV because
> on the
> > M8 it's about a 21mm.  My 15CV I use lots of times with the 21mm
> viewfinder and
> > it's a super lens & 99.9% of the time it'll be so close you wont need to
> worry.
> > The 35 and 50 I'd only take one or the other on the basis of if you have
> the 15,
> > just take a few steps closer and coverage issue is solved. I'd be moe
> inclined
> > to go with my Noctilux as my 50.
> > And as far as the 20D? You only need one lens.... the 80-200 throw that
> on your
> > shoulder and the trip will be a smashing visual success. The 60 macro?
> Only if
> > you know you are into macro stuff, then obviously it would be foolish
> not to
> > take it.
> >  I'd not even consider taking anything else for the 20D. Why? Well the
> wides are
> > easier covered with the M8 and the 21 or  50  will take care of most of
> what
> > you'll more than likely shoot anyway.
> > The 80-200 on th 20D beomes your killer lens for the reach and getting
> rid of
> > unwanted backgrounds by being nearly wide open apertures.
> > Trust me 3 months is a longtime hauling too much gear at anytime! KISS
> is the
> > answer simply because you're a fine photographer to start with and
> bright enough
> > to know to step back or forward if required for a tighter or looser
> frame.
> >
> > Suggestion. Put this gear around your neck now, get out and give it a
> walk about
> > try and kind of get the feel before you go rather than arriving at your
> > destination and saying to yourself...."OH S! Why didn't I etc etc." :-)
> > ted
> >
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