Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/19

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Lenses: Black or Chrome?
From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 06:08:02 +0000

At 05:21 PM 19/5/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Tom Shea said:
>
>
>>12 black lenses
>>4 chrome lenses
>>
>>I think black lenses look fine on a chrome body, but don't like chrome
lenses
>>on a black body.  Of course, this does not have anything to do with
>>photography but it is an issue with camera collecting.  (I engage in both,
>>rather unrelated, hobbies.
>>
>
>
>Tom,
>
>I find that interesting, as I feel just the opposite.  My most "handsome"
>combination is a chrome 50mm DR Summicron and my black M6.  BTW, my
>collectible Leicas are occasionally used, although I'm VERY careful with
>them:  two M3s, one 111C, plus the M6.  The M3s are my favorites, and would
>be my choice for everyday use.
>
>Best,
>Rich
>

I personally prefer black/chrome lens on a chrome body but is also
comfortable with a chrome lens on a black body.  I think black on black
loses that leica look.

Dan Khong