Re: [Leica] Leica Decision : Help

[Bill Satterfield <cwsat@cyberhighway.net>]

I have bought just about all my Leica gear from Jim, very helpful, honest and
straight forward. have returned a coupla items from him and got a prompt
cheerful refund. I visited one NY dealer, with the idea of trading a lens but
did not. They did not want to let me use the men's room. Said the landlord had a
policy against it but they would let me sneak in. I started to call the owner
and tell him but never did. I was really flabbergasted.
Jeff Bailey wrote:

> Hi Sarawoot,
>
> I just went through the same decision process. I got a Black M6 TTL .72
> finder. I wear glasses so I decided against the .85 finder. I am glad I did
> because even the 35mm framelines are difficult to see with glasses.
>
> I decided on the 35mm f1.4 ASPH for my lense. I really like this lense. You
> can easily use it indoors. Plus, it is not so big that it is cumbersome.
> Plus, the 35mm is very versital.
>
> The people on this list were a great resource. Very, very helpful. I also
> looked at lots of photographs. I really like David Allen Harvey. He shoots
> with the setup that I decided on and that also played into the decision.
>
> I ordered my Leica from Jim Kuehl (515.225.0110). He is very busy (read:
> impossible to get on the phone). Leave your number and he will call you
> back. He is great about calling back. His prices are good, not the best, but
> he is so helpful and will spend lots of time with you. Plus, next day
> shipping is free... I called Chatterton and Tamarkin and liked Mr. Kuehl the
> best...
>
> Just make the whole process fun...
>
> Jeff Bailey
> fish-boy@mindspring.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sarawoot Chittratanawat <c641625@showme.missouri.edu>
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Date: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 12:11 AM
> Subject: [Leica] Leica Decision : Help
>
> >Hi
> >I decide to get my long dream gift, Leica M.  After doing some research, I
> >think I will get the brand new M6TTL and one lens first.  However, due to
> >novice in Leica, I'd like to ask the questions from you guys here.
> >
> >1) I think I will get the M6TTL 0.72 because I read the spec and found
> M6TTL
> >0.85 requires additional viewfinder for 28mm focal length.  Since I prefer
> >the wide-angle rather than tele, the 0.72 will fit my need.  The best price
> >for M6TTL 0.72 is $1650.00 after rebate at Cameraworld.com.  Is this the
> >right price?  or should I get the used one instead of the body?
> >
> >2) What lens should I get? First I wanted to get the normal focal length
> >(50mm) but then I read the archieves and found many people suggest to get
> >35mm instead.  I like both 50mm and 35mm.  But 35mm seems to be better for
> >what I want to use my future M6 for.  Again, I haven't have the final
> >decision yet.  Any input are welcome.  Plus, there are 4 lenses for 50mm,
> >50/1, 50/1.4, 50/2 and 50/2.8.  50/1 will not be my choice for sure due to
> >its price and I don't need that fast lens.  Are there any different in
> terms
> >of glass/mechanical different for 50/1.4, 50/2 and 50/2.8?
> >
> >    I know my question might be boring to you guys.  But please help me.  I
> >have no where to ask.  I don't want to go for usenet and get numerous
> >diversified responses.
> >    I currently use CONTAX SLR and I'm pretty happy with it.  But I want
> >something that lighter, smaller.  I checked the CONTAX G-series but it's
> too
> >electronic and manual focus mode doesn't make sense to me.
> >    Thank you very much.
> >Sarawoot
> >