Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just purchased a 90mm Summicron ( a used "first compact," i.e. 49mm filter size version) which I am using with my M4-P. I haven't shot enough film through it to reach any firm conclusions yet but my sense is one needs to be pretty darn dilligent about the focus (duh, when do you not with a telephoto?). I've wondered if the purchase of a M3 or (gasp!) a HM-M6 might not be a good idea down the road. What do y'all think? Do you find the .72 viewfinder adequate for a 90mm f2.0 -- I guess it is presumed to be since that's all Leica has offered since the M4 until the M6HM. But beyond adequate do you find the higher mag viewfinders to be an advantage? As much as I like the M4 loading (yes, I actually LIKE it), I'm thinking an M3 is probably more likely seeing as how I'm a tightwad bottom feeder sort of guy . . . Bob (asks many questions about 90mm lenses and viewfinders) McEowen In a message dated 11/17/99 2:49:34 AM, ramarren@bayarea.net writes: << The HM version of the M6TTL does not have 28mm framelines in the viewfinder. The 35mm framelines end up in about the same place, very close to the edges of the viewfinder. I wear glasses and found that to be too uncomfortable for my vision. The M6TTL .72x model has excellent eye relief for 35 to 90mm frames. The 135 is there but a bit small, the 28 is there but a bit hard to see. I would buy an HM body if I were planning on using mostly 50-135mm lenses. Since I prefer the 35 and 90mm lenses, I took the .72x body. With anything wider than 35mm, I find an auxiliary viewfinder is more comfortable to use. >>