On May 7, 2007, at 2:59 PM, chfalke@xxxxxxx wrote: > Phil, > Interesting answer I didn't think of. > I wasn't thinking about the speed, 2.8 is OK, but the size > and weight. But you make a good point, once you carry > the zoom, that's all you need to carry most of the time, > the fanny pack can stay home. > And when I think of how small the 35 would be, I'm thinking > of my tiny M lens. Even at a focal length of 17.5, needing to > clear the mirror would make for a bigger package. > Charlie. > > ---- phamard@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: >> I'm perfectly happy with the 14-50 2.8 so my answer is no - the >> half a sto= >> p can be obtained via ISO setting. >> Yours >> >> Phil...x >> >> >> Actually, I think that if one gets a 1.4 that performs well at f:1.4 and focuses accurately at 1.4, cranking up the ISO is no substitute. Depth of field, depth of field! ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www3.telus.net/~telyt/lrflex.htm Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/