Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Before I post my question, let me state that I am a newbie when it comes to Leica. I just bought my first Leica (an M6 TTL in black with .85X with Summicron 50/2 and 90/2.8 (both lens used, camera new)) last month. My current systems are Nikon (F2A, F5) and Contax (AX, RX). In looking over the Leica systems, I had a chance to handle a Leica R8. It was a very interesting camera. While large, it did fit my hands well (just like the Contax AX). I have reviewed the archives. Now, my question (and I hope that I don't offend anyone with it) -- what are the pros and cons of the Leica system compared to the Contax SLR system? Lens seem to be equivalent. Yet, prices for the Contax are much less. What does one get with going to a Leica R8 as compared to a Contax AX or RX? More for my own information? Thanks in advance for any insights and observations that you might have. Steven A. Melnyk Michigan State University Department of Marketing & Supply Chain Management melnyk@msu.edu