Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Buzz, I won't be logging off to take pictures as it's way after midnight here in Australia and I'm trying to finish burning DVD's, which seem to be taking forever, and I have a very busy day at work tomorrow. While I do so and am stuck at the computer, I think I can do what I want with my time, which might include looking at pictures on the net and asking questions about a Leica lens on a Leica forum. Anyway, I disagree with you. I'm not asking what gear I should buy, save or get, I make my own decisions. I'm interested to see how other people have used a lens that I haven't really ever used, (my prerogative) and would like to see what others have done with it. I like looking at other shooters pictures and seeing how different lens have been used for different situations. I'd sell the lens straight away if I could realise the right amount of money for it, but as I've recently moved to Australia, I've found that I've just made it harder to sell, so I'm thinking it's easier to keep it if I decide I'm actually going to use it. >>looking at other people's pictures implies nothing about your own photographic style and interests<< I don't know what you're talking about here, but its quite patronising. I don't need to look at other peoples shots to find out what I'm about, but as I said, I like to look at what others do and I've been not only impressed today at some of the Luggers sites, but also inspired, which is what I thought it was all about. Really enjoyed the sites of Paul Hardy Carter & GeeBee(?) the Northamptonshire stuff. I'm way out of practice and want to give the M6 a go again. Matt. On 6 Oct 2004, at 23:29, buzz.hausner@verizon.net wrote: > I'll tell you, Matt, this is a question posted to the LUG quite often, > "What should I [buy, save, use]." Unfortunately, you alone can answer > this question and looking at other people's pictures implies nothing > about your own photographic style and interests. It doesn't sound as > if you're in any hurry to unload the gear if you haven't picked it up > in three years. For most of us, investing in a Leica lens...or > disposing of a Leica lens...is a substantial and serious decision. > Use the 75 Summilux, even if you have to wait until you have the time > to really exercize it. Look at the pictures you took. Are they > satisfying? Do they represent your personal aesthetics? Did you > capture what you intended to capture? This is only way you can make > an informed decision based upon your own needs and capabilities. > > If you are pressed for time, my first piece of advice is to log off > the LUG and GO TAKE SOME PICTURES. NOW! > > Buzz Hausner > > >> >> From: Matt Morgan <mattmorgan1@mac.com> >> Date: 2004/10/06 Wed AM 11:18:39 EDT >> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] 75mm 1.4 - Any pics? >> >> On 6 Oct 2004, at 22:48, buzz.hausner@verizon.net wrote: >> >>> I'm a bit confused here. If you already have a 75mm Summilux, just >>> go >>> out and shoot a roll of C-41 film and run it by the pharmacy. >> >> Buzz, >> >> I don't really have time to scratch my proverbials at the moment, let >> alone test things, but of course I will, and want to. I didn't just >> want to judge the full potential of the lens with my 'snapping', so >> I'm >> interested in seeing what good photographers, much better than me, can >> do with the tool in existing examples, and shots they are happy with >> that demonstrate the quality of the lens. I'm sure it might take me >> quite awhile to actually get to use the lens in the way I would want. >> >> I actually got the Leica stuff out again after maybe nearly two years >> of inactivity and was thinking about selling the lot. But, started to >> fondle and play with it again, and....well, you know how it is, the >> bug >> for classic quality started to bite again. >> >> Matt > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >