Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/01/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I use two M-bodies most of the time, so in case of breakdown I can switch lenses and continue. At the moment I have the 21/2,8 Asph with goggles mounted on my 0,58 M6 and the 0,85 LHSA body has a 50/1,4 chrome (very early model, 164xx xxx). Because of Winder-testing I usually have 4-5 cameras on the go at all the time. Mostly M6's but also M2's. When I travel I try to keep the equipment down to 3 bodies and 4 lenses. Usually 12 or 15mm Voigtlander, 21,35,50 and possibly a 90 or 75 stashed in the non-camera bag. Occasionally I go "retro" and take 2 M2's with the 35/50/90 combination and every time I am pleasantly surprised how simple and convenient that package is. No batteries to fuss over, no diodes blinking and if I would get the urge to use a filter, one size fits all (the 90 is usually a 90/2,8 Elmarit). If we both are going, Tuulikki uses a M4-P with the Pancake 35/2,5 Voigtlander and can of course borrow anything longer or wider from me. Ultimately I would like to pare it down to one M with a 35/2. Possibly a M6 0,58 (greatest 35 finder since the M2!) or just an old M2. Maybe with a 90/4 collapsible as a back-up lens. Tom A