Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/12/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> -----Original Message----- > From: Patrick Giagnocavo [SMTP:pgiagnoc@qi.com] > Hi, > > I recently subscribed, have never owned a Leica... > > I am wondering if anyone has any comments about the screw mount > clones like the Fed cameras or other clones that take the Leica > lenses. > > To be dead honest, I have always felt that the main appeal of the > Leica M was: > > 1. Low noise (no mirror slap as in SLR) > 2. Lenses of very high quality, good 'bokeh' etc. > > I am willing to spend the money to get used Leica lenses (like maybe > a 50mm or 35mm to start with), but let's be honest: the lens is > more important to what ends up on film than the body, which is > basically a lighttight box that holds the lens in proper position. > I have considered the CL and CLE but even they are somewhat > expensive (wish I was the guy who got the deal on the $600 M3DS + > lenses package! :-) ) > > So, what is the best choice for a cheap Leica - compatible body? > > Thanks, > > ./patrick