Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/10/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Peter writes: A friend is getting married at a Shinto shrine next year, and he'd like me to take some photos to complement the photographer he'll hire. I'll bring a 35 nokton, 50 'cron and a 135 3.5 (Canon LTM). I haven't used the 135 much, but I'll bring it to use just a few time to get some close-ups. So before the April wedding, I intend to practice with a few rolls using the 135. * * * * Usually I'd use an SLR if I wanted to use a long lens. But I'd prefer the comfort and lightness of a rangefinder as guest to my friend's wedding. - - - - - - Peter, The Canon 135 LTM lens is a very good one but it is heavy. Basically it is a nearly solid block of glass in a rugged aluminum mount. If you are looking for a light weight outfit, a 135 lens on a smaller SLR might be better. I found that while I can adequately focus the Canon 135 on an M3, its use becomes marginal on Leicas with smaller viewfinder magnification. YMMV. Larry Z