Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi everyone, I'm fairly new to the LUG (joined a couple weeks back), but thought I'd take a moment to de-lurk and introduce myself: My name is Jeff, and I'm a Leica-holic. Actually, I picked up my first outfit last spring, a lovely M2 in nice shape and a new 50mm Summicron. I've been out shooting street scenes nonstop here in LA, and I must say I'm completely smitten with this little camera. Really looking forward to my results when I've completely gotten the hang of it. So now a quick question: this may be a bit premature, but I'm already considering a wide angle lens. Spotted a VERY clean ten-year-old 2.8/28 Elmarit at my local shop, for about $1100----is the current 28mm noticeably "better" than the earlier generation, in terms of performance? I understand the current lens is a bit more compact. Also, is it possible to make due without the separate viewfinder? I've heard that some just use the full viewfinder area on an M2 to more-or-less approximate the 28mm frame. Any advice/input would be most welcome. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, I'd have to cast my vote for the Cardhu single malt. Smooth and mellow. Happy shooting...../Jeff