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enboe · 04/04/08, 05:04 AM

I've had the privilege to own and shoot with the Summicron, Elmarit, Elmarit Asph, and the Tri-Elmar. The Summicron is king, but all are in the royal court, and very enjoyable.

Have you considered the 24mm? I've been using it lately as a walk-around lens. The effective 32mm focal length is a bit wider than the 35mm that people swear by for Leica film cameras.

As for the urge to buy many lenses, my personal philosophy is to buy one really nice piece of equipment at a time, and then learn everything it has to offer. Quality will last a life time, and you won't be in a hurry to upgrade in 6 months.

Oh, and I have owned and used the CV 35/1.2. It was a decent piece of glass, but the Summilux 35/ASPH was even better. That one is my keeper at that focal length.

Regards,

Eric

04/04/08, 05:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
enboe Erfahrener Benutzer Join Date: 10/04/02 Posts: 146	24mm? I've had the privilege to own and shoot with the Summicron, Elmarit, Elmarit Asph, and the Tri-Elmar. The Summicron is king, but all are in the royal court, and very enjoyable. Have you considered the 24mm? I've been using it lately as a walk-around lens. The effective 32mm focal length is a bit wider than the 35mm that people swear by for Leica film cameras. As for the urge to buy many lenses, my personal philosophy is to buy one really nice piece of equipment at a time, and then learn everything it has to offer. Quality will last a life time, and you won't be in a hurry to upgrade in 6 months. Oh, and I have owned and used the CV 35/1.2. It was a decent piece of glass, but the Summilux 35/ASPH was even better. That one is my keeper at that focal length. Regards, Eric