Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/12/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I would avoid the used market unless you can actually examine the condition of the lens before buying it. All three Voigtlander 35's are good, and the 35/2.5 Classic is probably the best in terms of value and convenience. The 50mm Nokton is reputedly very sharp, and the new 28mm also gets good reviews. You don't need to venture away from Voigtlander if you want a new great lens at a great price. I had used a 35mm lens for most of my "normal" work for 10 years. I'm just now beginning to appreciate 50mm. For many years, I did not own a 50mm. Now I have 7! - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us] On Behalf Of JP M Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 8:28 AM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: [Leica] New M6 owner, what first Lens?? I just yesterday purchased a Classic M6 body from Richard Tillis at Woodmere Camera. It should arrive toward the end of this week or early next. I'm on a tight budget and am now searching for a first lens. I need a good value, but not state-of-the-art-optics. Thread mount is OK, non-Leica is OK. My favorite cameras to date are my Canonet g3 ql17 with a 40mm and my Rollie 35SE also with a 40mm. I'd be very happy with a 35mm or even a 28mm. But a 50mm would be OK if it were the "best value." My requirements are that the lens sync up with the body, meaning the framelines come up correctly and the rangefinder is fully and accurately coupled and the optics and mechanical aspects are perfect. Cosmetics secondary. Any thoughts? Thanks, Jeff __________________________________________________ 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 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html