Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/12/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Emanuel, I will second your comments on the Summarit. I had one in LTM and it did not make a good impression, either mechanically or optically. I traded it away many years ago. I just searched for a better lens for my IIIf, and could not locate a Leica or Nikon LTM without problems. I found a Canon 50/1.4, and I am just getting accustomed to it, but it appears to be a better choice, at least in my case. But, I don't own an M3. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "EPL" <manolito at videotron.ca> To: <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, December 16, 2011 6:08 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] M3 with Summarit 1.5/50mm > M3 bodies are a dime a dozen (or something like that). > > If my name was Brian and this was my list, I'd make ownership of one Leica > M3 body a prerequisite for signing on to the LUG. > > In my opinion, the M3 is the finest expression of the mechanical age. > > Leitz Wetzlar made well over 200,000 M3 bodies. A reasonably nice example > -- any version will do (they are all good) -- can be had for about $500. > Not > bad for an icon right up there with Marilyn, RayBans and the Rolex Sub. > > I'd skip the Summarit. Any 50/2 Summicron wil do better, but try searching > for a collapsible one without front element cleaning marks if you want the > ultimate retro/HCB kit. > > Somehow, though, just about every lens looks just right on an M3. It's THE > body. > > Emanuel > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >