Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I'm confused whether a 2nd M body at this point is needed or a 24/2.8=20 lens >would be better.=20 >a.) 1 M6 with 24, 35, 50, 90=20 >OR >b.) 2 M6 with 35, 50, 90 >Ferdinand Ferdinand, I recently entered the world of Leica, and though I am strictly an = amateur and can claim no professional "need" for two M-bodies, I do own = two. My own kit is as follows: M-6 35/2 summicron 50/2 summicron 75/1.4 summilux 90/4 Elmar-C M-2=20 CL with 40/2 as well) I find I use one body for b/w (TMAX400CN) and the other for color. = Sometimes I've got B/W in both bodies....i swap the 50 and 35 back and = forth on the bodies, and use the 75 with the M-6. In terms of the = second body, I really enjoy having the older M-2, because it only shows = one frameline at a time. My introduction to Leica was with a friend's = M2-R, so the M-2 became something of a benchmark for me. I love its = simplicity. I _almost_ went with an M-3 instead of the M-2 (for = focusing accuracy), but I didn't like it that the 50mm frameline was = always up. Plus, I don't have a 135mm lens.....the M-2 suits me = perfectly. Good luck with your decision. The search is great fun! Kim