Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/11/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Can anyone tell me (objectivly - is that possible on this list..hehe) what image quality I am giving up is switching from a Leica M6 to a Nikon FM or FM2? My primary pics are 4x6 or 5x7 print film. I have last gen 35/2.0 and present gen 90/2.8. I looked at a used FM body today ($300), and connected to a 35/2 nikon lens was not terribly biger than the M6/lens combo. Also, would the nikon take a lot of bumping? My M6 spends time in my daypack on motorcycle rides in its everedy case usually in a stuff sack padded with a fleece jacket or something of the like. I guess my bottem line is would the Fm or FM2 do as well a job for the type of shots I take? Image sharpness be close to the same? it would be hard to part with the M6, but I am wondering how the Nikon would do. Thank you, Bob