Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear All, My M lenses are Tri-Elmar, 50/1.4 'lux and 90/2.8 Elmarit. I currently have a 0.72 M6TTL body, which works OK with each of these lenses but is a bit of a compromise. I have ordered the 1.25x magnifier, so I can turn my 0.72 camera into a 0.9 when using the 90 Elmarit and the 50 'lux, both of which are pretty critical regarding focus accuracy the way I tend to use them - close up and wide open. It will also make for easier composition, because the 90 frameline on the 0.72 is rather too small for my liking. However, since I wear glasses, the 0.72 is not very convenient with the Tri-Elmar since the 28mm frameline is very difficult to see. So, I'm thinking of getting an additional M6TTL body, a 0.58, for use exclusively with the Tri-Elmar. I would then leave the 1.25x magnifier permanently on the 0.72 and use it only for the 50 'lux and 90 Elmarit. If the 0.58 body breaks down, I can still use the 0.72 for the Tri-Elmar (without magnifier). Conversely, if the 0.72 body breaks down, I can attach the magnifier to the 0.58 for use with the 50 and 90. This all seems sensible enough to me (as I suppose it would <G>). Problem is, the only way I can try out a .58 is to order one from my friendly local dealer here in Jakarta, since he doesn't have one in stock. He won't go to that much trouble just for me to try it out and possibly not buy it from him. So, I would welcome opinions from people with experience, as to whether it's worth it or not. Regards, ===== Ray "The trouble with resisting temptation is you never know when you'll get another chance!" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html