Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/12/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug, I had not even considered the Tri-Elmar. Thanks for the idea. That would entail an additional purchase, however. I think I'd still want my 90 'cron, "just in case". As I look back on my tour 30 years ago, I believe I used my 35 'cron for nearly everything. and came back happy, with more slides than my friends could stand :)) :)) Thanks........Julian ----- Original Message ----- From: "dnygr" <dnygr@cshore.com> To: <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 11:23 AM Subject: [Leica] Re: camera/lens choice When I travel, I take three cameras: an M with the Tri-elmar (28, 35, 50mm), an Xpan with superwide angle, and a Mamiya VII with a medium wide angle on it. Each camera has only one lens for it. My preference is for wide-angle photography. If the object I want to photograph is too far away, I get closer. If I can't get closer, I work around it or forget about that photo opportunity. I can't think of a single regret about my having a zoom or telephoto lens with. I may add a digital camera to the mix to send snapshots back while abroad. In ten years, however, I won't be able to access the discs they are on in all likelihood, so I don't think too much about the options there. You may not like wide-angle shots. So my advice to you is to think about the type of photography you do. I do like your idea of taking more than one camera. When I was in Germany 18 months ago, I dropped my Leica and bent the body and lens (aren't those Passport warranties great!!). Having back up gear helped me through the trauma of this. Best--Doug Nygren ________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information