Re: [Leica] Hexar, Hexanon

["Tom Schofield" <tdschofield@email.msn.com>]

Did you try a Tri-Elmar.  I did at my dealer and it had problems with the
viewfinder frames clicking into place with the lens.  See my post above.

Tom Schofield

- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Wilfred von Dauster" <vondauster@earthlink.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2000 7:56 PM
Subject: [Leica] Hexar, Hexanon


> Hi All,
>
> I had the oportunity to do a number of things with a Hexar RF last
weekend.
>
> 1. I mounted all of my M lenses on it, all of them functioned flawlessly.
> This little experiment included my DR Summicron and goggles, which aligned
> perfectly and focused correctly throughout both ranges.
>
> 2. Shot a number of Provia F pictures through the M-Hexanon 50mm on my M6.
> Again, flawless function. The lens is excellent wide open, especially in
the
> center, and produces a very nice look. I would not trade my Summicrons for
> it, but would not feel at all sorry for myself if I only had the M-Hexanon
> to work with. It is easily one of the best 50s I've shot.
>
> I like the Hexar, and while I prefer the M6, am surprised with just how
> fully compatible the camera and lenses are with the Leica system.
> Personally, I would like to see a lower price, but must say I doubt the
new
> Cosina-R will be anything like the Hexar's equal in quality, fit, finish,
> and durability.
>
> Nice to see the revival of interest in rangefinder cameras in any case!
>
> Will von Dauster
>
>