Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/08/04
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> When I see slides I have shot in good light with the latest Elmarit 90
> projected, I am often taken by surprise by the brilliance of the image. I
> react strongly, as do other viewers, or so they say. However, I have never
> used the lens for portraiture. What woman of a certain age wants her every
> facial line, crow's foot and wrinkle emphasized so mercilessly? One day, I
> may try to find a grizzled cowhand to shoot in black and white, but until
> that opportunity comes my way, give me the ancient glass for what it does
> best.
> Joe Sobel
Hey Joe,
There's no RULE that says you can't use a diffusing filter.
Cheers,
Rich