Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Both systems offer top class lenses. The Contax is certainly a better value if dollars are important in the decisison. On the other hand Contax SLR's are notably more prone to shutter breakdown body and wear. The finishes on the SLR's just don't hold up as well over time (in my experience). Finally, the availablity of used equipment/lenses is better with Leica in most cases. Try both brands, pick the one that feels the best. You won't go wrong with either. Best wishes Dan States > >Before I post my question, let me state that I am a newbie when it comes to >Leica. I just bought my first Leica (an M6 TTL in black with .85X with >Summicron 50/2 and 90/2.8 (both lens used, camera new)) last month. My >current systems are Nikon (F2A, F5) and Contax (AX, RX). In looking over >the Leica systems, I had a chance to handle a Leica R8. It was a very >interesting camera. While large, it did fit my hands well (just like the >Contax AX). I have reviewed the archives. Now, my question (and I hope >that I don't offend anyone with it) -- what are the pros and cons of the >Leica system compared to the Contax SLR system? Lens seem to be >equivalent. >Yet, prices for the Contax are much less. What does one get with going to >a >Leica R8 as compared to a Contax AX or RX? More for my own information? > >Thanks in advance for any insights and observations that you might have. > >Steven A. Melnyk >Michigan State University >Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management >melnyk@msu.edu > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com