Re: [Leica] Need Suggestions for Lenses

[Michael Gerard <geeman1066@earthlink.net>]

Ted,
    I certainly am not enough of an authority on Leica lenses to do so.
However, I can point you to a resource I found valuable:
http://www.leicagallery.com/toppickmlenses.htm
    It gives some favorite used lenses.  I used it as a guide for finding
my 90 Elmarit.  I also looked at this site to determine weight of various
lenses, which is a big consideration for me as I really prefer a lighter
lens.
    Hope this helps.  How's your digital darkroom going, by the way?
Regards,
Michael Gerard
geeman1066@earthlink.net

Ted Bayer wrote:

> B.D. Colon wrote:
>
> Subject: RE: [Leica] 35mm Summilux-M
>
> > (Snip)
> > Is it possible to make wonderful images with those older lenses? Of
> course.
> >
> > Personally, I find nothing charming about a flat, soft, flared-out
> image.
> > But that's just me. (And if I had to chose between the  old summilux
> 35 and
> > no f 1.4 35, I'd take the old lens without a second's hesitation.
> Better
> > some image, than no image. But better a sharp, flare free image with
> good
> > contrast than an image with none of those qualities.
> >(snip)
>
> OK folks - you win.  I am now convinced that I can:
>
> (a)  take 35mm photos and make reasonably large - 11X 14;  16X20 prints
> that will look good on the wall, and
>
> (b) take them with older Leica glass.
>
> Now -- please help me out with suggestions for which lenses I might get
> for my M3.  I have the 50mm DR 'cron with eyes.
>
> Please give me your suggestions for the following -- my budget won't
> permit buying the newer lenses and I would be very happy with older
> lenses that are in good condition.
>
> 35mm:
>
> 90mm:
>
> 135mm:
>
> As always, I very much appreciate your input - it is on your advice that
> I was able to purchase a nice "user" M3 and lens, which I enjoy very
> much.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ted in Olalla
>
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