Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Sun, 25 Jul 1999 15:31:47 -0700, Locsin <Locsin@msn.com> wrote: >I'm very interested in getting a Leica kit composed of a body and two or >three lenses--wide, normal and short telephoto~90mm or so.. Where do I learn >about the different models of the bodies and lenses. The lenses have names >as well as focal length information. What are the differences? Is there a >definitive guide to Leica rangefinder cameras? What would you recommend? > >The Leica M series is a lightweight camera. I'd like to use this kit for >travelling so I would appreciate your recommendations. The following three sites are a treasure trove of Leica info. Go ye and seek thereupon, and ye shall be enlightened. http://www.komvux.skola.mark.se/hp635.htm http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/leicahome.html http://cameraquest.com/classics.htm My quick recommendation for a three-lens travel kit? An M6 of any style or vintage A 35/2.0 Summicron ASPH or the recent pre-ASPH version A 50/2.0 Summicron - the recentish one with the detachable hood A 90/2.8 Elmarit-M (or the thin Tele-Elmarit if weight is a concern) This is one of the canonical (sorry) travel kits for Leica M. Paul Chefurka