Re: [Leica] Leica R8 system to enhance an M system

[Steve Beyer <steve@beyerphoto.com>]

Hi Ted and Doug,
    Well I guess I normally shoot in the rage of 20 - 300.  What is your
take on lenses in this range?

Steve
> Hi Steve,
> 
> The screen is the full ground glass. There are two types, one with grid
> markings as composition aids and the other,  plain ground glass and the circle
> indicating the meter reading. Both are far better than the standard screen
> supplied with the R8 which is an abomination of distraction.
> 
> The lens choice for a starter depends on what kind of photography you'll be
> using the lens for. Such as the 15 mm maybe first choice because you intend on
> using it for interiors and super wide landscapes. Or if you're into sports,
> the 400 2.8 maybe the ticket.
> 
> Lens use is subjective, where I might use a 280 mm for portraits, others might
> think I'm crazy. So for me to make a recommendation might be the complete
> opposite for what you intend on shooting. But for what it's worth, I'd start
> with the lens focal length you have been most comfortable using on a previous
> camera. Then at least you'll have a comparison of image quality on film, lens
> for lens, as well as being at ease learning how the camera feels and you see
> in the new viewfinder, certainly in a manner you've been accustomed to.
> 
> As far as lenses I own, I've a bunch of them and as long as I stop dropping
> and smashing them I should last for abit. ;-)
> ted
> 
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