Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/29

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Subject: Re: [Leica] M6 .58 Questions
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 22:56:05 +0200
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Neil,

I have in the past owned a 0.72 and now have a 0.58 and a 0.85. I have no
problems using the 50mm on the 0.58, and the 35mm is far better on it. I also
have the 24mm lens, and in a pinch you can use it on the 0.58 without the
external finder, particularly as you do not wear glasses.

At the end of the day I think you will be best served by going to London or
wherever the nearest decent Leica dealer is and seeing for yourself.

Nathan

Neil Cotty wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> Can someone with hands on experience with the .58 & .72 tell me if there are
> any issues with 50mm lenses (say Noct largest size) and if I'll run into any
> problems buying & using a .58? Put simply, would I be better served with the
> .72? My vision is 20/20.
>
> 50mm is my favorite lens length but I also intend on owning a 35mm and 24mm
> down the track and I have no intention of going any longer than *maybe* 75mm
> on the M. Unforunately, there are no local Leica dealers for me to go play
> y'see.. *sob* :) Leica's website showing the different framelines is
> interesting but nothing like personal opinion - and bias eh? <G>
>
> Cheers,
> Neil
> Portsmouth, UK

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