Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- -- On Tue, 23 May 2000 00:29:19 Fernando Martins wrote: >> why in the world anybody who is on the Leica User Group would >> even consider a G2 instead of an M6 on the basis of "cost". > >simple. > >I'm a Nikon user. I've used some of the finest nikkor lenses. > >I'm rarely happy with the quality of these lenses (I've seen >shots with leica 35/2, 50/2 and some contax G series lenses, >therefore my disappointement with nikkor glass...). > >I've decided I want some better glass than nikon. > >I've decided leica and contax provide better glass. and leica >does not necessarily make better glass than zeiss >(NO FLAMES!!! I UNDERSTAND THIS IS THE "LEICA FANATIC >LIST" :-))))), BUT ZEISS' GLASS IS VERY GOOD TOO). > >in MY COUNTRY (and I could get it from other neighbour >countries as well), a G2 sells for $1500. I haven't seen the >M6 for less than $2500. and leica M lenses cost more than >double (here) than equivalent focal lenght G contax lenses. > >M6 + 35/2 = 2x G2 + 35/2 > >for me it's simple. for half the money I could get MAYBE >(probably?) the same quality (final picture sharpness, bokeh >and colour rendition, not talking about M6 vs. G2!!!). > >bu I've decided I won't. I'll by an M6, even if I have to wait a >long time after that to get the first lens for it... because as >you put it -- it's really a one lifetime purchase. > >fernando. > Cost doesn't really enter into it. You'll spend how much on gasoline this year? Get your FREE Email at http://mailcity.lycos.com Get your PERSONALIZED START PAGE at http://my.lycos.com