Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/04/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Great, I'm glad this topic just came up, because I was thinking of asking the same questions myself. What kind of big Leica (medium format rangefinder) should I go for? I am looking to go for a wide angle lens to start off with, then go for a standard. Mamiya 7 [6x7](which I see they refer to as the"M7"!) with say one lens - - quite expensive, but can add more lenses. Also, the wide angle lens is faster than the Fuji's (not talking about the super wide here). OR Fuji GSW6x9 wide angle, then later get the GS6x9 fuji standard. Two cameras, but could be handy - also, for less than the Mamiya with one lens? Anyone have experience of these - feel, weight etc? And I know this should really go on a Medium format list, but I'm a Leica user and the Lug has more informed opinions?! BTW, my current Leica M substitute is a Koni Omega. Great camera and optics, but built like a tank and wighs about as much! Tim Atherton, Tim Atherton Photography, Box 515, Yellowknife, NWT, X1A 2N4, Canada. Phone/Fax: 403.669.9874 PHOTO-DOCUMENTARY * REPORTAGE * EDITORIAL * INDUSTRIAL ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com