Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > Assuming street pics, snapshots of kids, and landscapes, which would you > > consider a better choice for a first lens, a 2/50, or a 1.4/35.....or > > something else? > > > Assuming that it's a first Leica lens, not a first lens - as in, you've been shooting for a while - if you need the extra stop, I'd go for the 35 1.4, ASPH if possible. If you don't need the extra stop, go for the 35 Summicron. > > Aesthetics aside, does the added weight of a chrome lens help you steady > > the camera better than a lighter black one? > > > No, but it sure adds weight to the camera package. For a fairly bizarre reason I have the 35 Summilux ASPH in titanium, and the damn thing weighs almost as much as my M6 body.... Go for the black aluminum..... >