Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/07/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>> The Leica M6 with the 75 1.4 is only around %10 lighter than a Hasselblad >> with 110/2. The Hasselblad body is very light, and is cast/machined >> aluminum. > Over 50% more. Not counting any accessories on the Hasselblad other than > film back. The actual weights are: M6 body - 560 grams (22 oz) 75/1.4 lense - 560 grams (22 oz) Total Leica weight - 44 oz (from Leica brochure) 2003FC/W body - 20 oz 110/2 lense - 24 oz A24 back - 14 oz Total Hasselblad weight - 58 oz (actually weighed) That makes the Leica weigh %24 less than the Hasselblad. A far cry from %50.