Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/06/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Speed Racer- If you are looking for a 35- and you are going to hit the slopes, then a 'fast' lens probably would not be a high priority. I have a Summaron, LTM actually, and was quite pleased with the performance. It can be used with the M adapter ring- which I did until I got the 35 Summicron. Some people will say it is not the sharpest, or not the fastest, or some other 'reason' not to get it- which makes them not as expensive as the demand is not so great!! Your good fortune! It is Leitz glass, does a really decent job if you're not making stuff larger than 8x10, and really very compact and light! On the slopes, with plenty of light, and the lens stopped to 5.6 or 8, it will serve you well, and you'll have saved enough money to start saving fo a 90 Elmarit! Your choice of the M2 is right on- I have looked at the M4-P; nice camera, but really pricey! A good user M2 that you won't be ashamed to be seen with, and at the same time not so dear that you're afraid to use it, can be had for 800-1000 USD depending on condition.... I found an M3 that needed a new advance head- for $450, and Sherry fixed it and I had onl;y about $700 in it total, when she restored it to like new condition! So, if you can wait a couple of weeks for a good CLA, look for a 'fixer-upper'- you can save some major ducats that way! Welcome to the Wonderful World of Leica Nuts! Dan - ----- Original Message ----- From: Speed Racer <mlp1969@hotmail.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Monday, June 21, 1999 10:07 PM > G'day, > > Thanks for people who gave me a few suggestions with regards equipment. > > I think I've fine tuned my selection. > > It looks like what I need is M2 or M4-P, with a 35mm lens either a f2 > (summicron?) or F2.8(elmar?). If the camera works well I would consider a > 90mm to carry while I skiing. > > Essentially what I am looking for is a 'photographers point and shoot'. > Something small and light, basically to take shots of friends and > interesting places that I've been. I have never used a rangefinder before > so that may take a while to get used to. Though the rest of the camera > looks straight forward which is one of the main attractions. > > Now the hard part, > > Where is the best place to pick up a M2 or M4-P. I'd don't want to spend > a fortune but at the same time I'd rather not spend a lot on repairs. > > Given that I'm looking for a 35mm lens which one? > > > _______________________________________________________________ > Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com