paulfish4570
Mentor
... than an SLR with a normal lens?
i'm talking single focal length here; leave yer zooms in the case ...
from 12-18 inches (closer, if you're talking macro normal) to infinity.
i'm talking single focal length here; leave yer zooms in the case ...
from 12-18 inches (closer, if you're talking macro normal) to infinity.
dave lackey
Mentor
... than an SLR with a normal lens?
i'm talking single focal length here; leave yer zooms in the case ...
from 12-18 inches (closer, if you're talking macro normal) to infinity.
Hi, Paul..
That is precisely why I picked up the Leica R4 and a 50mm Cron. Having used my Nikons for 40 years, I now have a bag kitted for Leica and a separate bag kitted for the Nikons.
The only difference is the Leica bag which incorporates the M3 instead of another SLR.
Versatility. That is what I have to have while on location.
FrankS
Registered User
Nope .
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I agree to a point ... but for exploiting the total versatility of an SLR you must use a zoom!
That said ... I don't like zooms but they do have their uses occasionally where a prime is no go.
That said ... I don't like zooms but they do have their uses occasionally where a prime is no go.
le vrai rdu
Well-known
yes, a SLR with a 35 mm
raid
Dad Photographer
I agree with Paul here. Rolleiflex SL35 with a CZ 50mm 1.4 Planar is a set made in heaven.
Ezzie
E. D. Russell Roberts
I dare say not. In fact they are so good at their job they are boring IMO. I prefer going about things the hard way these days, much more rewarding when things turn out OK.
mfunnell
Shaken, so blurred
Me, I like an SLR with normal, a wide angle and a telephoto available (with a macro or near-macro option nice to have as well). That having been said, the normal gets much of the use. I'm currently liking my FM3a and CV 40/2 Ultron.
...Mike
...Mike
Yeah, I have been carrying the FM3a quite a bit with me. It is fun to shoot, and for walks where I am just bopping around and shooting what I see, a normal lens is all I need.
Vilk
Established
am i allowed a motorrrrr drrrrrrrrrrive, oh, puhleezeeeeeeeeee, say it is so
back alley
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you people need therapy!!
this is a rangefinder forum!!!
this is a rangefinder forum!!!
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
back alley
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i'm fighting a losing battle...
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
And let's not forget that it was Stephen who gave us the dedicated X100 forum ... he must have known what a feeding frenzy that would turn into and figured he better offer the space and venue for what was to follow!
akremer
Established
yes. an slr with a zoom lens.
zvos1
Well-known
... than an SLR with a normal lens?
i'm talking single focal length here; leave yer zooms in the case ...
from 12-18 inches (closer, if you're talking macro normal) to infinity.
My newly acquired M2 and Nokton 50mm 1.5 ( if you don't count close focus ability - Nokton focuses only to ,9m)!!!
bgb
Well-known
yes indeed Paul
OM-2 and 35mm for me
don't like zooms but i do agree they can be useful
OM-2 and 35mm for me
don't like zooms but i do agree they can be useful
kdemas
Enjoy Life.
I must say that my D300 or F6 with the 24-70mm 2.8 Nikkor is one awesome swiss army knife of a setup. I rarely use it, however, outside of the racing environment I shoot in.
