Re: [Leica] Which lense?

[Steve Rigby <steve_rigby@yahoo.com>]

Thanks Bob. 

- --- rlb <rlb@triad.rr.com> wrote:
> Guy:
> 
> I have three lenses for my M6.  A 24mm aspheric,
> 35mm F2 aspheric and the
> 50mm Summicron.
> 
> I have always considered the 35mm focal length
> normal on a 35mm camera.  It
> works for me.  The 35mm F2 Summicron is a superb
> lens and it I could only
> have one it would be it.   The 50mm is historic in
> it's resolution,
> contrast, bokeh, and color rendition.   The 35mm
> lens is also a benchmark.
> I would make my decision based on the focal length
> fits your shooting style.
> 
> Bob B.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> > >I'm returning to photography after approx. 15
> years,
> > >and am taking a Black and White college class
> this
> > >fall. I'm fortunate to have been able to get an
> M6 and
> > >I am wondering what a good all-purpose starter
> lense
> > >would be. I really like the compactness of the 50
> > >f/2.8 Elmar, but was wondering if I would be
> giving up
> > >a lot compared to the 50mm f/2 Summmicron,
> considering
> > >they are the basically the same price. Any
> feedback
> > >would be appreciated.
> >
> >
> > i honestly cannot see any reason why one would
> choose the elmar 50 over
> the
> > summicron, except for compactness, i.e., if you
> needed to slip the m6/50
> in
> > and out of your pants pocket. and if compactness
> is that important for
> you,
> > ditch your m6 and get a sm leica with an elmar
> 50/3.5, which will slip
> into
> > your shirt pocket!
> >
> > as you mention, the price difference is minimal,
> so for that little bit of
> > money you get a faster lens that is generally
> recognized as one of the
> best
> > 50s around.
> >
> > i'd go for (and did, when i bought an m6) the
> summicron.
> >
> > guy
> 


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