Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Use 135mm Anymore?
From: TEAShea@aol.com
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 12:03:53 EST

<< I have heard very little discussion regarding 135mm lenses, M
 and R, here.  Do people on this list still use the 135mm lenses
 anymore?  >>

The 135 focal length is my favorite.  Since this lens length is rather
marginal 
(even with a .85) for an M camera, I use my SLR system more than I otherwise
would.  I like very tight head portrait shots.  A 90 mm lens is not tight
enough for me for such portraits.  For me the 135 is just right for these
shots.


I also like the 135 focal length for general use.  I find it to be an
excellent lens for travel.  It enables me to often eliminate clutter and focus
in on a more simple composition - which I prefer. 


Tom Shea