Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/05/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]dunno who you been talking to about the CL -- the lenses are very compatible with the M-series, I use the 90-C on my M3 all the time, it works perfectly. I don't use the 40 on the M because the M lacks the proper frame, but many people do. The rangefinder works very well. I use my 15mm Heliar and 25mm Canon lenses on my CL all the time as well. The CL is an excellent shooter - I use it for travel purposes all the time -- high quality, accurate meter (although some say to have it recalibrated for new non-mercury batteries), a slightly less sensitive rangefinder, but it is a smaller camera, you pay the price. But as a carry-everywhere camera it is superb. No, it is not as good as an M. You want an M, buy an M. ctrentelman owns both utah In a message dated 5/28/1 7:07:33 AM, you wrote: > Is the Leica CL w/ a 40 >Summicron >(not the Leica Minolta or Minolta CLE) a viable >alternative to buying a M4-P or an M6 user >with 35 Summicron? The CL/40 combo would certainly >be cheaper...yet I've heard the CL model has meter >and finder shortcomings... > >I know the CL and its lenses are not really compatible >with the M series...any former or current CL owners >that can speak of the advantages/limitations of this >camera? > >Thanks > >p.s. Anyone out there wanting to sell their CL - let >me know...