Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/08/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Stephen wrote: > > Garbutt, Robert wrote: > > > How about the 50mm Noct? Is there a preferred body for this lens? > > Yep. the M3 offers 25% greater focusing accuracy compared to the later > M4/6 series. Many photogs believe they need this extra focusing accuracy > with the 50/1 and 75/1.4. > > M viewfinder magnifications and Effective RF Base Lengths are discussed > at my site http://cameraquest.com/leica.htm > > Stephen Gandy Hi Stephen, I have visited your site ( a great site which I have book-marked ) on rangefinder effective base lengths, but I think the M2 has a slightly higher magnification (may be 0.85X ) than the M6 as its largest frame accomodates only the 35 mm. lens while the M6 can take the 28 mm. lens. I have both the M2 & M6 for comparison. Regards H.S. Lam