Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/10
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Many Leica users agree (I'm not one of them) that the M3 is THE body to buy
if you don't use lenses wider than 50mm very often. The nearly life size
view is appreciated by many.
The collapsible 50 and the rigid 50 of the same era have different
formulas. IMHO the rigid has a _slight_ edge in sharpness.
The whole question of which of the various versions of the 50 Summicron is
"best" is widely, and sometimes hotly, debated. IMHO they are all superb.
My personal preference is the DR version, both for its rendering of shadow
detail and its close focusing ability. Others will have difference
opinions.
While there are many choices to make in Leica gear, it is hard to make a
bad choice.
kw
>I have a few questions reguarding Leicas and thought that you guys would
>be the best place to start. Pleae feel free to correct me in any area
>where I may have wrong information.
>
>I am interested in getting my first Leica and am leaning toward an M3
>with a 50 Summicron, possibly an Sumilux. Particularly the M3 since the
>finder is full frame 50.
>
>Is there anything that I should know before purchasing one? Is there a
>better body that I should consider?
>
>Also, what is the difference between the collapsible 50s and the stiff
>ones? Is any 50 better than another?
>
>Althought I have been a professional photographer for nearly 9 years, I
>have never delved into the world of Leica. So, as you can see, I have a
>lot of questions and the variables with Leicas seems daunting.
>
>Thanks in advance for you help
>
>PK
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