Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/20
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My primary camera is a Leica M6 with 35 and 50mm Summicron lenses. As I
cannot afford another Leica system, I am considering the purchase of a Nikon
or Canon SLR in addition. While I prefer the Nikon due to what I have heard
is slightly better overall construction quality and optical consistency
across the line, I am concerned about the fact that Nikons and Leicas focus
in the opposite direction. In addition, the aperture ring is in the reverse
direction (Canon is like Leica in these respects).
Are there any Nikon/Leica users out there? What has been your experience in
this regard? It may sound like a small point, but wouldn't focus and
aperture direction make a big difference as far as using both cameras quickly
and intuitively without having to think about it?
In addition, I have also heard that Nikkors provide a cooler/bluer color cast
than Leica or Canon lenses. I have also heard, on the other hand, that
Nikkors are more consistent color-wise than Canon lenses which are
manufactured in various parts of the far east with the resultant differences
in color and tone.
I apologize in advance if my questions are off-topic for a Leica users group.
I would not be surprised, however, if there are other Leica M lovers who
rely on Nikon, Canon, or other SLR cameras.
Any and all comments are appreciated.
John McLeod
john_mcleod@designlink.com
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