Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi to LUGgers out there! I think I'll soon be joining the club. It's was hard to resist checking the users-digest everyday. Love the voracious and good-natured Q&As that go on. However before getting the M6, I'd like to get further clarification on a few issues and would like advice on buying lens and accessories: I own a Bogen 3001, but don't know if the M6 baseplate will adapt. Recommend a lighter one for travelling overseas? Need recommendations on filters / brand for B&W & colour photography. Handy high quality flash for travelling? Which version of the current model of M6 should I get?. I heard there are two viewfinder magnifications. I would appreciate if anyone could steer me in the right direction. Worried that the viewfinder is not bright enough since I'm used to an SLR viewfinder. Any suggestions a wide /normal lens? Thinking of a 35mm (after reading Elwin's report on 35mm) but need guidance in picking one out for a beginner. The 35mm f1.4 ASPH is too expensive for now. I'm used to working with a Canon 55mm f/1.2 and tend to use the widest setting. (photography subjects range across the board, for now) Is a used 90mm f/2 at $900 reasonable (rating "9") Since I'm used to the 55mm angle, and might get a 90mm lens, any suggestions on a 3-lens wide/norm combo that might incorporate the 50mm lenses? A 50mm Noctilux was suggested but am deferring that choice since it weighs far more than I'm willing to carry while travelling in Quebec this June. Besides it's "expensive" even at used prices. TIA BeeLian