Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/15

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Subject: [Leica] Focal Length Perspective
From: "Bud Cook" <budcook@ibm.net>
Date: Mon, 15 Dec 1997 09:33:25 -0600
 
I've been following the discussion about preferences among various focal
lengths and I continue to feel that in the 35mm format using transparency
film, a medium telephoto is the most natural perspective.

I've found the 28mm lens to be like all-weather tires.  Jack of all trades
and master of none.  I spent a year photographing Western Europe where a
wide angle lens is crucial and much preferred the perspective of  the 24mm
to the 28mm.  I haven't had the opportunity to try the 21mm Elmarit-M.

Bud Cook