Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have used a Voigtlander R2 [in olive, which goes nicely with both chrome and black lenses], and their mechanical rapidwinder as a fully mechanical backup to my M7. I paid about $600 for both the R2 and the winder, new. I keep the R2 in my bag with a 15mm Heliar and viewfinder mounted ready to go. I do most of my professional work [largely weddings] with my M7, but when I need extreme wide angle, I go to the R2/Heliar. I have found it to be a wonderful combination. I love the rapidwinder, the 1/2000 shutter speed, the nice grippy surface, the price, and especially that viewfinder--easily as bright as the M7. I am also impressed with what Voigtlander is doing these days as a company. They are obviously alive and well, witness their new 35mm f/1.2. So, for me, the R2 and the M7 complement each other very nicely and I have had no serious problems switching back and forth, though there obviously is a learning curve. Both are pretty straightforward in design. I am very pleased. Chuck Garrettson - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html