Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Subject: Re: [Leica] NEw Leica Owner >I am sure that this question has been raised 10000 times. since I am >new a little quick impute would be welcomed. I have purchased a Black M6 >and I am getting a used chrome lens. OTher than visual aesthetics what >is wrong without cross pollinating the Black Body and Chrome LEns?? >Thanks in Advance. >I hope to be a regular participant in the LUG Forum in the future. > >Jerry Rosenfeld >Detroit - -------------- I've actually heard this debated at a NYC camera show near Sherry Krauter's table. All I can say is there were plenty of old black screwmount bodies that came w/ nickel or chrome lenses. So I'd say a black body & chrome lens would have a vintage aesthetic. Bu t the chrome lenses do seem to weigh more than black lenses. I think its brass construction vs aluminum alloy. - -BMD