Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/17

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Which Leica M6 should I buy?
From: "Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2000 23:43:36 +0100
References: <000601c0201f$674209b0$0100a8c0@northamerica.corp.microsoft.com>

Peter

I use a .85 with 35mm and a -1.5 diopter lens in the viewfinder.  I have no
trouble finding the 35 framelines.

Simon

Peter Shier

> I too am trying to decide this. I am set on an M6 TTL but I am having a
hard
> time figuring out which magnification. I have  lousy eyesight (with
> glasses), and I mostly shoot candid stuff in indoor (i.e. low) light, B+W.
I
> tried a .72 and now I am trying a .85, both with a 50mm. I like the higher
> mag but I am afraid that if I add a 35mm the 0.85 will be very difficult
to
> use as it seems you have to twist your head around to see the whole frame.
> Any pointers would be most appreciated.
>
> Peter
>
>

In reply to: Message from "Peter Shier" <pshier@mindspring.com> (RE: [Leica] Which Leica M6 should I buy?)