Re: Leica Rebates Worked

[aglang@sprynet.com]

but wouldnt it be better to use a wider f stop? Diffraction!

On Sun, 22 Jun 1997, Richard Clompus <rclompus@voicenet.com> wrote:
>Dear Fellow LUGnuts,
>
>Amazing how a small lens rebate can do wonders for your lens collection.  I
>went to visit one of the larger Leica shops in Philadelphia - Mid-City
>Photo -  last week and picked up a new 28mm Leica lens for my M6.  Since
>Spring, I managed to pick up a new M6 and later a new 90mm Summicron lens.
>Good dealer for those in or close to Philadelphia.
>
>If there was ever a lens that was set up to use with hyperfocal distance
>focusing - the 28mm is it.  By using f16, and focusing on the hyperfocal
>setting, everything from infinity to 32" is in focus.  This is also one of
>the few M lenses to have f22.  With f22, that hyperfocal distance gives
>clarity from infinity to 28".  I prefer to use it by presetting the
>exposure and by framing the photo with the 28mm separate viewer that slides
>on the hot shoe.  I wear glasses and have difficulty seeing the edges of
>the frame through the M6.  The separate 28mm finder solves that issue.  It
>is amazing how quickly you can frame and take a shot with this combination
>lens and finder.  
>
>This combination of 28mm lens and finder was suggested by Leica's Niels
>Thornsen.  His business card tells me he is their marketing/product
>specialist.  I met him recently at a Leica camera clinic.  He was helpful,
>informative and speaks with a variety of accents to keep you smiling.  You
>always meet interesting Leica photographers at these clinics.  Before I
>joined the LUG, I was overly concerned about the appearance of wear and
>tear on my Leica M6's.  After reading Ted Grant's posts about "they're just
>tools", I now wear the Leica's with pride - including all the body
>scratches.  Too bad the M6's tops and bottoms don't brass like my Canon
>F-1's and Ftb has.  I'm told zinc is more resiliant to dents than brass.
>   
>
>Happy shooting,
>
>Richard
>----------------------
>Richard Clompus, OD
>West Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
>
>in Philadelphia
>