Re: [Leica] Wanted: suggestions on 21mm

[Walter S Delesandri <walt@jove.acs.unt.edu>]

What does this have to do with scotch or bikes?

On Thu, 26 Aug 1999 18:48:56 EDT Ktuckphoto@aol.com wrote:
> Dear Luggers,
>         Between bikes and scotch could some of the more adept out there give 
> me some recommendations?  I've recently converted to the mystic order of 
> Leica from the vulgar Nikon following and I'm trying to figure out whether to 
> get the 19mm lense for the R series or pick up the previous generation of 
> 21mm Elmarit for the M series.
> Currently have an M6 and M4P with 35 summicron and 50 (latest) summicrom.  
> Also have four various R bodies (sl2's and R5's) with lenses from 24 to 180.  
> Which system will give me the greatest benefit with the wide angles.  I shoot 
> corporate imaging: trade shows, conferences and PR as well as some 
> advertising.  Polaroiding with one of the R5's and an NPC back.
> 
> One additional question:  I shoot a lot of portrait work and can't decide 
> between the 90 Summicron and the 90 Elmarit (both lastest) for that kind of 
> work.  The elmarit seems sharper close up and has a very defined look.  Which 
> to keep and which to sell.
> 
> I shoot for a living and I must say that my clients could tell a difference 
> in the imaging of Leica glass from the first moment I switched.
> 
> Thanks, Kirk