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Subject: [Leica] Do I want a 35 'lux?
From: dcm at pobox.com (David C. Mason)
Date: Fri May 12 19:05:56 2006
References: <FE959031-0E64-4E4D-B65C-018B409AC0D7@mindspring.com> <009701c67630$edfff440$f944e344@newukolbqveo9i>

I use the 35 lux almost exclusively. Granted, I like to take shots at
night a lot, but it rarely leaves my camera even in bright sunlight. I
love it. I figure that if you use one particular focal length more
than any others, it should be as useful as possible in most
conditions. But that's just me.



On 5/12/06, Jeffery Smith <jsmith342@cox.net> wrote:
> Buy a 35/2 Biogon for $800 and apply the money you saved on the 35/1.4 'lux
> if you think you need the extra speed. I think you'll like the ZI lens just
> fine.
>
> Jeffery Smith
> New Orleans, LA
> http://www.400tx.com
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org
> [mailto:lug-bounces+jsmith342=cox.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Ric
> Carter
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 8:52 PM
> To: Leica Users Group
> Subject: [Leica] Do I want a 35 'lux?
>
>
> Can I get some of the experience out there to help me check my thinking?
>
> I was thinking of getting a 35mm Summicron to strap on my M6. I've
> found myself looking for just a little more coverage than my 50 of late.
>
> The current stable includes: 21 Elmarit, 28 Elmarit, 35/3,5 Nikkor
> LSM, 50 Summicron, 50 Summitar LSM, 90 Summicron, & 135/3.5 Nikkor LSM.
>
> The more I've thought about it, the more I've started thinking 35
> Summilux instead. I don't have any speed now. I prefer slow film. The
> Nikkor is fun and real compact, but it focuses backwards compared to
> Leitz, and is slow for working shadowy streets with Reala.
>
> The ASPH is steep for my budget, so I'm now thinking of the 4th
> generation 'lux, if I can find one.
>
> Am I on the right track here?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Ric Carter
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/Passing-Fancies
>
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--Dave


Replies: Reply from red735i at earthlink.net (Frank Filippone) ([Leica] Do I want a 35 'lux?)
In reply to: Message from ricc at mindspring.com (Ric Carter) ([Leica] Do I want a 35 'lux?)
Message from jsmith342 at cox.net (Jeffery Smith) ([Leica] Do I want a 35 'lux?)