Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/05

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Subject: [Leica] Tri-Elmar -- very practical
From: "Gib Robinson" <robinson@sfsu.edu>
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 11:31:40 -0800

For quite a while I resisted buying a Tri-Elmar -- too expensive, too slow,
duplicates focal lengths I already own. Nothing cutting edge here -- just
Leica M dumbed down to f/4.

About four months ago I bought one used. I love it. We're talkin long-term
love here, not quicky romance. Outdoors with a medium-speed film, I simply
don't need more light than f/4 gives me and the DOF is usually a plus. Nor
do I worry about catching  the nth degree of detail in the 28mm setting. The
lens is plenty sharp at that length. I just enjoy the convenience of one
lens for thee focal lengths. My only regret is that I waited as long as I
did. If simplicity and ease of use are Hallmarks of Leica M, this lens fits
the tradition in a big way. I haven't traveled with it yet, but I certainly
plan to. I'll take some faster, longer, and shorter lenses too; but I'll bet
I'll take most of my photos with the T-E. For anyone on the fence about this
lens, I'd say go for it.

- --Gib


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