Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/06/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]At 09:34 PM 16-06-98 +0200, you wrote: >Oh,oh ! Have I done a blooper in ordering an M6HM, when I'm mainly going to >use a 50mm Summicron and a 35mm Summicron ASPH ? I get the impression the >HM isn't so hot when using a 35mm due to the fact that the bright line >frame has to be "searched for" in the view finder. > >This is making me very nervous indeed as this ain't cheap goods we are >talking about here. > >Opinions to the rescue please ! > >Eric :-( > OK, since you asked. I have two M6s, the regular version, and the HM version. I find now that I use the newer one 100% of the time, and that includes the times I use my 35mm lenses. I have no problem with the 35mm framelines, but I realize that this is a very personal thing. You really should get your hands on one and see for yourself. In my opinion, the slight disadvantage of the 35mm framelines is more than made up by the improved 50mm frame. And if you ever use a 90mm, the HM wins, no contest! Dan C.