Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/10/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I can tell the difference between an 11x14 from my D1h and an 11x14 from my D1x, but yes it's very slight. Now if I just did not have to keep gluing down that crap Nikon rubber! :) If you want speed and heavy metal at low prices the D1h/D1x are a great bargain for AI lenses. I saw on Ebay a Leica 16mm Fisheye with a Nikon mount but passed since I was not sure of the fisheye quality. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leonard Taupier" Subject: Re: [Leica] Qustion > I just picked up a mint D1H in the box for $499 from my local shop. I > think the going price today is about $700. Don't get too hung up on > mega-pixels. I dare anybody to see a difference in an 11X14 print > from it compared to my D2X.. All the D's will meter with AI lenses, > but never try a pre-AI lens on a body that doesn't have a flip up > aperture tab. Before you have somebody convert your lens, try and > see a finished product they've done. Unless they have original Nikon > kits they'll be cutting metal and not all craftsmen are created > equal. I was lucky. Nikon converted 5 lenses for me in 1979. > > Len