Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]A happy compromise for you might be only to sell the M6 and purchase an M5: narrow-angle meter, speeds in the finder, a bit less bulk (not sure of the weight) than the R7. Regards, Nigel On Sun, 04 Oct 1998 12:11:35 -0700 Five Senses Productions <fls@san.rr.com> writes: >LUGnuts: > >It's Francesco, and I'm back from a 16 day dream trip >to France. I'll tell you all about it and post some shots >later, but for now a pressing question...... > >I am selling my M6HM, 35/2 ASPH, and 50/2 >for a more complete and versatile R7 kit instead. >I had a GREAT time on my trip with the M6,35/2 ASPH, >and 50/2 but EXACT metering (for me) is difficult when >I have a "spot" that fills 75% of the finder.....not really a spot! > >Plus, I love in-finder exposure readouts too much. >It is so much nicer to be able to see the >exposure in the finder rather than having to lift my head >every few seconds to confirm the shutter speed and >aperture. I can quickly move from point to point without >removing my eye from the finder and evaluate exposure >Zones within seconds, with the R7 finder. > >I already have an R7, 100APO, and 180APO. I want to >get 3 lenses to fill the wide angle and normal range. >I am thinking of the 19/2.8, 28/2.8 and 50/2. Are these >just about the three best lenses in that range for the R? >Yes, I know the R7 and 2 lenses is bigger and heavier than >an M6 with 2 lenses, but the benefits outweigh the >disadvantages for me personally and my style of photography. > >Is it true that M wide angles are marginally better than R versions >because of the design restrictions on SLR lenses, or is this >an old wives' tale? > >I really hate to do this because I love my M6 and I love to walk >around with it, to feel it, and to work with it......a true pleasure. >But if a little extra weight and size means an easier path to better >photography (FOR ME) then it is worth it. Hey, it still has the >LEICA name on it, right? > >Francesco >fls@san.rr.com > > > > > ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]