Has anyone mentioned the 2.8 40mm Pancake yet?  I got to use one on an
MX (this was before I obtained mine - actually, it's ~why~ I obtained
mine!), and it's a lovely, tiny package.  I know I've seen some on this
list say that it's an overrated lens, but it's plenty sharp for me, I
think hyperfocused at f22 it goes from about 17 inches out, and it's
size makes the MX a great street camera (except for the noise issue,
which in noisy situations is irrelevent).

I would have one for my MX, but around the time I was considering
getting one, I bought my Leica with the 40mm Summicron C - even though
it's a very different lens, I couldn't justify a Pancake, and just
haven't had the money since.  One day, though...

Anyway, it's one of the nicest combos I've ever used.

regards,
frank

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