Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/10/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>I want to add a M6 and a 35MM lens to my current Leica system. My >question is should I get a new M6 or buy a mint condition older one. I >heard some rumors that new M6s are not as well made (use more plastic?). >Also, I think a 35 Summicron f2 is better buy than a 35 f2 asph. The >asph is only marginally better than the old Summicron f2. What do you >think? > >-Mike > I was initially tempted to sell my old 35 Summicron and trade up to the new 35 Summicron asph. After much deliberation, I hesitated. I take street photography a lot and people pics really shine with my present lens. I also develop and print my own B&W pics and I see no handicap at all with my old desin. The initial yearning to upgrade has finally worn off. After all, Marc Riboud did very well with his battered camera and non-asph lens. Dan K.