Re: [Leica] Technique

[Dennis Painter <dwp@deltanet.com>]

Fstop008@aol.com wrote:
> 
> I just joined the users group and am facing the decision to buy the M6 or M6
> .85. I've read all the academic arguments and understand the limitations of
> seeing the 35mm lines through the .85, particularly if you're a glasses
> wearer, which I am. If I plan to use 90 and even the 135 lenses often, aren't
> I better off using the .85, even if it's a little awkward?
> 
> How come nobody writes about the 135 lens? Is is worth considering?

You really have to look through the M6HM finder to decide.  I wear
glasses but not strong for distance.  I like the increased magnification
and focus 'snap' of the HM.  I also like the 35mm a lot. 

I put a +1 diopter on the HM and the 35mm works for me without my
distance glasses on and I'm satisfied.

I do think when looking through the finder if one concentrates on
'seeing' the framelines they tend to 'disappear' if you forget them and
concentrate (my experience here) on the image they just barely are
noticed at the edges.  

If you wear glasses and can't us a diopter then I think you will have a
problem with the 35mm 


Dennis