Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/15

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Subject: Re: [Leica] New M6 user
From: Lucien <lucien@ubi.edu>
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 15:56:17 +0200

Fstop008 Wrote:

>I am about to dive into an M6 outfit but have some reservations: 
>Is the light metering system antiquated technology?

What do you mean ?
;-)
Similar to the antique FM2.
IMHO, easier in use.

>Why accounts for the price difference between the 
>silver chrome and black lenses; 

Black anodized on aluminium (sort of) .
Silver chrome on brass = heavier and smaller production I guess.

>is the difference worth the price? 

It's a matter of taste.

>Are the new 35mm f2.0 ASPH that superior to the older version. 

Check at:

<http://www.imx.nl/photosite/leica/m/lenses/pages/l11879.html>


Lucien