Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/12/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 12/29/99 1:15:33 AM, mrafferty@uswest.net writes: << Another advantage Tom might consider is the ability to see the area outside the frame lines in the viewfinder, especially with the 50 and 90 lenses. You can see a moving object **before** it enters the frame and shoot accordingly. Works well for timing shots for speedboats, seeing a pitcher release the ball as you concentrate on the batter, etc. >> I don't mean to sound insulting but is this theory or experience speaking? Specifically I'm wondering about the speedboats and the batter examples. When I shoot a batter I feel like anything less than 300mm is way to little lens (even a 400mm is better). I just can't imagine shooting a batter with a 90mm. I understand the point the original poster is trying to make. Maybe it's just a bad example. Bob