Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1994/10/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If you are interested in wide shots (I assume 35mm lens), then the M2 would be more useful than the M3. The M2 has a 35mm frameline and can use a 35mm lens as is; the M3 has framelines for 50mm, 90mm, and 135mm and requires a special 35mm lens with spectacles or "eyes". I would get a 35mm lens and a 90mm lens, and forget the 50mm. The 35mm/f2 Summicron is one of the finest, crispest lenses in the world (the 35mm/f2.8 Summaron is less expensive). The 90mm/2.8 Tele-Elmarit is compact and also very good. Reputable used Leica dealers advertiosing in the Shutterbug include: Woodmere Camera, Jim Kheul, Don Chatterton, Tamarkind. Tell them you want "good user" condition and are not a collector. I don't think bike transportation would hurt a Leica. Just make sure any external screws are snug. Michael Volow, M.D. (mvolo@acpub.duke.edu) Department of Psychiatry, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 919 286 0411 Ext 6933