Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/24

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Couple R8 questions
From: "J. Gilbert Plantinga" <gilplant@hvc.rr.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 13:05:50 -0400

On Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at 11:31  AM, B. D. Colen wrote:

> ...But keep in mind that if you are going to be working in any vaguely 
> low
> light an f4 lens is not only limited in terms of shooting, it will make
> focusing difficult.

Which is of course why he should consider the 35 70 f/2.8! Sorry B. D., 
I just couldn't resist that one ;-> Seriously the 35-70 f/4 is a great 
lens if you shoot outdoors in daylight or use flash. Focusing in 
reasonable light is not difficult with the R8's brilliant finder. The 
35-70 f/2.8 however is a stellar performer, though somewhat of a heavy 
beast to handle.

Gilbert

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Robert Rose
> Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 11:39 AM
> To: photvictor@hotmail.com; leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: [Leica] Couple R8 questions
>
>
> Victor,
>
> The simple answer is that it is unlikely that any Leica R lens will not
> satisfy you, or produce excellent results.  You just need to know the
> characteristics and limits of each lens.
>
> You should favorably consider the 35-70 f/4.  If you want to stick with
> fixed focal length, the relatively inexpensive 50mm Summicron-R is
> magnificent, and the newest 50mm Summilux-R is reportedly superb.

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