Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/09/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi to the group. I've been reading the postings the last few days to learn more about the M system as I save up the $$$ to get started. I now have a few questions I'd like to ask the group: I'm about to take the plunge and buy my 1st Leica (M). I've been an EOS user for most of my professional career and am excited about the opportunities the swift silent rangefinder (not to mention the Leica optics) will offer me. I'm trying to make the correct decision on what to buy and was hoping some of you might give me your input: I've decided to buy a new M6. What's up in the air is which lens to buy: I want to do low-light scenes and know I want a 35/1.4. I'm wavering between the new 35/1.4 ASPH and a ten year old 35/1.4. The new is $2600 and the used is $900. I'm concerned about the obstruction of the hood/lens in the finder of the aspherical. Even with the "cutout" it seems a hassle. Is this something you get used to? With the used one, I wonder if the two "holders" on the aperture ring will be easy enough to get to in a speed situation, especially with a hood. Also, is $900 too cheap for a lens of this type that the dealer claims is in mint condition? Andrew Collings http://www.andrewcollings.com Voice: 312 455-1791 Fax: 312 455-0268 1840 W. Hubbard Chicago, IL 60622