Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/06/04

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R zoom recommendation?
From: Pitak Chenkosol <pitakc@ee.pdx.edu>
Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 15:44:04 -0700 (PDT)

> 
> Pitak Chenkosol wrote:
> > 
> > Dear Nathan,
> > 
> > I am also searching for a general purpose zoom lens for my Leica R
> > outfit. I agree with you completely about the two 2.8 zoom lenses
> > from Leica. I'd like your opinion on the latest 35-70mm f/4.0 Vario-Elmar
> > lens. The size and weight are very attractive for a day trip. Is this lens
> > one of the Minolta design?
> 
> Pitak!!
> IMO get a 50 1.4 and make sure your shoelaces are tied!
> Mark!
> you don't need no stinkin zoom!
> 

Mark,

Looking into getting one of those 50/f1.4. I now use a double-knotted trick
to keep my shoelaces tied. Works great. Stop me from having to tie (and tripping
over) them every hour or so.


Pitak

Replies: Reply from Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com> (Re: [Leica] R zoom recommendation?)