Re: more M philosophy

2004-03-03 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Wed, 3 Mar 2004, Michel Carrère-Gée wrote: > The most representative M philosophy: > > MX + M 2.8/40 "Pancake" > or > *ist D + M 2.8/40 "Pancake" I don't think so. The Pancake was an extreme case, making a statement, is my retrospective understanding. Kostas

Re: more M philosophy

2004-03-03 Thread Michel Carrère-Gée
Shel Belinkoff a écrit : Hi Bob ... For me it's different. I love the way the K lenses look, fit, and handle on the MX, especially the wide angle optics. I like the balance as well ... The most representative M philosophy: MX + M 2.8/40 "Pancake" or *ist D + M 2.8/40 "Pancake"

Re: more M philosophy

2004-03-03 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
On Wed, 3 Mar 2004, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > As for zooms, don't forget that little jewel, the M 24~35, > and a lot of people like the M75~150. And the M80-200/4.5, which is said to be sharper than the M200/4 at 200. Although I had the 75-150, I bought the 80-200 instead of the prime when I "neede

Re: more M philosophy

2004-03-03 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Bob ... For me it's different. I love the way the K lenses look, fit, and handle on the MX, especially the wide angle optics. I like the balance as well ... As for zooms, don't forget that little jewel, the M 24~35, and a lot of people like the M75~150. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > The K

Re: more M philosophy

2004-03-03 Thread John Forbes
If you are having to crop heavily there is an argument that you were using the wrong lens. However, I do understand that in a high-pressure situation you have to work with what you've got. John On Wed, 3 Mar 2004 00:50:20 -0600 (CST), <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: John Forbes <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: more M philosophy

2004-03-03 Thread Rfsindg
The K lenses are a bit bigger and a better fit on the KM, KX, K2, K1000. For the ME and MX, you want the smaller lenses as part of the matching kit. And that's the real beauty of the M's. Carry a big, slow zoom or put the 50/1.4 on the camera and the M85/2.0 plus M150/3.5 in the bag. You've got