Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/02

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Subject: RE: [Leica] seeking M6 lens opinions
From: Buzz Hausner <Buzz@marianmanor.org>
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 11:28:12 -0500

> > 	I for one have found no difference in my ability to steady either a
> >  2/50 or 2/35 in brass (chrome or titanium) or aluminum; both are pretty
> >  small lenses. Can't say about the 90, bigger barrel, may be different
> >  balance.  In all cases, I own aluminum.
> >  
> >  	Buzz Hausner
> 
> Am I correct in assuming the chrome and titanium units are just the finish
> 
> with brass as the core material?  And that the black is anodized aluminum?
> 
	Yes.

> Which have people had the best use from?
> 
	I have only owned the black/aluminum, but one of the main reasons I
use M Leica is to save size and weight.  Others probably have good reasons
for other choices..Sturdiness?  Aesthetics?  Balance?

	 	Buzz Hausner