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Charlie,

I agree with Lutz. Find a short focusing mount for the 135 F2.8(the same mount will work for any of the older 90MM Summicrons) and use the visoflex. Slightly bulky but the results can be outstanding.

My choice for the most under rated would be the 135 Tele-Elmarit. The problem(s) with it are the eyes, which tend to go out of allignment very easily, and the sheer wieght of it. the glass is outstanding. use it on a tripod, with the visoflex short focusing mount, and it very close to as good as it gets.

Charles,

My problem with the 28MM Summicron that once I put it on an M-6 I couldn't take it off. It would come off but I couldn't get up the courage to do it. You'll have the same dilemna.

I find the viewfinder on the M-6 .58 to be just fine when shooting outdoors with the 24MM. With interiors Camera on a tripod however, I use the 21+ viewfinder for exact composition. I have a level cemented to the top of my 21MM viewfinder and use that to assure that distortion is kept to a minimum, then change viewfinders.

The leica viewfinder taught me to see my world in the 2to3 ratio. It began with my IIIF in the early 50's, the M-3 a bit later up to the present. No matter where I am, what I am diong, my mind composes pictures. Do I see more? who knows. I am happy with the way I am, thanks partly to a Leica. I wouldn't have changed a thing.

As long as there was no restictions posted on "taking Pictures", you are in the clear. It was a public gathering. I agree with the above response. If you have to respond "just say no". Personally I would ignore it.

I agree. The lighting greatly enhances the mood of the picture. Since both individuals cannot be recognized, I would have titled the frame"Rendezvous".

Hi Kristian,

My "extremely high priced" advice would be to go with the 28MM. The focal length difference between the 28 and your 50 is greater allowing for cropping if necessary and it is one of the most outstanding lenses in the Leica stable. The only honest question you need to ask yourself;"How often will I need F1.4?"

If the HONEST answer is "only once in a great while" then you have your choice.

Hi Sal,

I've used Paypal for quite a while for both sales ang purchases. there has NEVER been a problem. The cost is minimal and the security is the best there is.

There is something about the Visoflex I, the Hektor 125MM f2.5 and portraiture that can't be beaten. While you are comtemplating Visoflex lenses don't forget the 135 F2.8 Elmarit and its short focusing mount for the Visoflex II/III.

Hi Derek,

The "Bright screens" work just great HOWEVER, unless you have the fingers of a watchmaker, pay them the $40.00 to install it. I didn't and had a hell of a mess.

If you that much time forget a "gizmo" and get a locking cable release. For a timer, purchase a Timex that attaches to your wrist.

The handwritting was on the wall when Polaroid came out with "instant Photography" in the early 50's.

They are essentially "Belly Up".

\"And the beat goes on".

Hi Ralph,

It looks like a Century Plant.They make Tequila from it and,in the old days(before it was banned) Pulque.

Great composition. I think Ansel Adams proyographed several in his Yosemite days.

Hi kristiam\n

I've got a great Idea! As soon as you can supply us with a title and Publisher, those of us who are genuinely interested, can request the book from Amazon. If enough of us do it, they will carry it. I'll be most happy to be among the first. Maybe Kristian, you can get together with this Gentleman and get his website hosted by Yahoo or some other uptodate web host. There is NOTHING slower than Geoicities. As an example, yahoo costs $14.95(am) a month for 100 megs. From experience, I can tell you it's reliable, fast and user friendly.I'm sure there are lots of others as well.

Scott,

If you are interested in the 50MM F1.4 Summilux LTM(#3877415) I have one in new condition. I'll include the UV filter caps( it has the built-in hood and, if you need it, the proper bayonet adapter. I'm still looking for the original box, it's here somewhere, I never throw anything away(my wife does however).$1000.00. If interested, contact me by E-mail.It won't go until I hear either way.

Steve, What will it matter. Your "stuff" will end up on E-bay or whatever replaces it in the future.

Your pictures? If you are honest with yourself, you take pictures that please you.(Unless you are being paid to take them, in which case, they belong to your employer and your passing won't affect them at all. As long as you take pictures to please you, what does it matter what is done with them? If you hope to be remembered by the images you create, it will be up to others to jmake that judgement, not you.

George; How dare you promote such a radical idea as to "teach you how to think".The current "boomers" and younger are told to react not think.

I thought that I'm the oldest person on this forum but I guess not. I wouldn't have the guts to expound such a political incorrect idea.

I agree with Ramy, if you wear glasses, start with the .58 and SLOWLY master the technique with a 50MM or the 35MM. If you don't need glasses stick with the .72. As your comfort zone expands, you can add other lenses and/or another body. You may very well change your view of photography as you become familiar with the system.

Put the balance of your funds in a money market. By the time you need it, the interest will be sufficient to acquire another lens.

Oh yes I forgot. I use the 21-24-28 Model, without being attached to a camera, when scouting building sites to choose the right lens to better fill the frame.

Since I use the ./58s for most pictures, i use a viewfinder for only the 21MM. I cemented a two-way level on the top so, if I need to keep the verticals vertical, I can. For the 24MM, I use the whole viewfinder with fine results.

For general use, I find them awkward.

AS I remember it, That Martini glass-shaped extension is there to help keep the film flat against the pressure plate. I got my old IIIF out and pur a roll in, working the winder with the base off(using a finger to keep the take-up reel in place) and that is what it does.

Olivier; It looks to me more like an area of extreme over exposure. There is a touch of the same just above the elbow of the left arm as well. The problem is correctable in the scanning program or Photoshop. The exposure latitude of the film just couldn't cover the extremes in the scene you photographed.

HCB, Margaret B. White, Gene Smith and the Capa Brothers were the "Founding Fathers" of the vast majority of the pictures we see today. The many other greats built on what they started.

I'm 70, retired. Started out being a photographer but needed to eat so I went into sales. Became a Regional Sales Manager for a multinational Corp.

Bought my first Leica in 1951 and have beet trying to take the perfect picture ever since.