Re: [Leica] Need Suggestions for Lenses

["Ted Bayer" <tedbayer@harbornet.com>]

B.D. Colon wrote:

Subject: RE: [Leica] 35mm Summilux-M

> (Snip)
> Is it possible to make wonderful images with those older lenses? Of
course.
>
> Personally, I find nothing charming about a flat, soft, flared-out
image.
> But that's just me. (And if I had to chose between the  old summilux
35 and
> no f 1.4 35, I'd take the old lens without a second's hesitation.
Better
> some image, than no image. But better a sharp, flare free image with
good
> contrast than an image with none of those qualities.
>(snip)

OK folks - you win.  I am now convinced that I can:

(a)  take 35mm photos and make reasonably large - 11X 14;  16X20 prints
that will look good on the wall, and

(b) take them with older Leica glass.

Now -- please help me out with suggestions for which lenses I might get
for my M3.  I have the 50mm DR 'cron with eyes.

Please give me your suggestions for the following -- my budget won't
permit buying the newer lenses and I would be very happy with older
lenses that are in good condition.

35mm:

90mm:

135mm:

As always, I very much appreciate your input - it is on your advice that
I was able to purchase a nice "user" M3 and lens, which I enjoy very
much.

Thanks,

Ted in Olalla


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