Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] 24 or 28 ?
From: "Joseph Codispoti" <joecodi@clearsightusa.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 09:33:38 -0800
References: <003701c2dce0$66ded5e0$0316fea9@ccasony01>

More important that the quality of the optics is the consideration of the
focal length.

Normally, since the "standard" lens is the 50mm, the usual way to choose
additional lenses is to double the focal lenght  for telephoto and to reduce
it by half for wide angle.

Therefore the 24 would be a logical choice in the wider area. If 24 seems
too wide, the the 35mm should be considered as an additional optic.

Below 24, the 1/2 formula is no longer used.
18 to 21 would be the next step, then 15 or 26.

I have alway considered the 28 to be an odd choice, a compromise that does
not quite satisfy; like taking a sandwich to a banquet.

Joe



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