Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> What would be your advice if I said I wanted to try out the M > system ? What M model (and lens ) would U recommend for a start ? > TMLee The easiest recommendation would be for an M6TTL with either a 35/2 Summicron-ASPH or a 50/2 Summicron. However. There are lots of other recommendations that might make more sense based on your photographic background, your tastes in equipment and images, and the money you have available. For instance, a good-condition M3 with a DR Summicron is a nice classic package that could be attractive if you a) don't mind used equipment b) find the 50mm focal length to be of primary interest c) aren't worried about using a hand-held meter d) don't care about owning the latest and greatest e) are attracted by the idea of owning a little slice of history f) want to save a bit of money over the first choice I gave There are a lot of other reasonable choices between these two, so why not tell us a bit about yourself. Defining the problem domain always helps to narrow the solution space :-) Paul Chefurka