Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/12/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes, I understand that to be true from what I've read. The R4s doesn't seem "Leica-like." If I use longer lenses more often, I'd likely consider an SL or, if I my wife didn't mind, an R9. Cheers, Jeffrey - ----- Original Message ----- From: <leirex@access4less.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2002 2:51 PM Subject: RE: [Leica] Reflex vs. RF > You might want to try a Leicaflex SL or even Leicaflex Standard to see how > joyful it is to use reflex. You can say that it might be noisier but I can > say that it is definitely smoother with a little sound that I can even > enjoy. I would not call it noisy but call it dulcet. The sound always > pleases my ears. I use more SL (or RE with motor) than my M3 as I normally > use 90mm or longer most of times. Of course, you can enjoy as extensively > as some of the best zoom lenses in the 35mm world like the redoubtable > 70-180 APO-Vario-Elmarit that you cannot even dream with rangefinder. I > would not comment on reflex until I try a SL or SL2 or Standard. > > Best Wishes, > David Lee > > Original Message: > ----------------- > From: Jeffrey Fass happy.eyeball@verizon.net > Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2002 14:17:45 -0500 > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us, leica@topica.com > Subject: [Leica] Reflex vs. RF > > > Interesting observations. > > I had Nikons for many years, sold it all for Leica M, having a ball with it. > Miss having a reflex reflex camera on hand, especially for longer f/l. Just > received a R4s with 90 Elmarit purchased very reasonably from e*b*y. > > After having used the M for only several months I was struck how different > and strange the R felt. The viewfinder is darker, the 90 makes everything > *big* in the viewfinder (I've become used to the M 90 frameline). Most > significant is the *slonk* of the mirror/shutter. It's got quite a kick to > it. The M is so stealthy by comparison. > > Mind, in general I think, at least comparing the R4, Nikon has the reflex > thing down. Quieter, smoother, faster. The lenses are a whole 'nuther story, > though. > > I see how both reflex and RF have their places. The M is best with 90 or > (especially) shorter f/l. Quiet, compact, unobtrusive. The R is noisy, not > as fast, but is a no-brainer for longer f/l. I haven't decided yet whether I > prefer the R or M 90. Even if I decide the reflex 90 is nicer, it's good to > have the reach with the M anyway. > > This stuff is too fun. > > Best, Jeffrey > > ********************************** > Jeffrey @ Clarus > http://www.clarusmusic.com > ********************************** > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > mail2web - Check your email from the web at > http://mail2web.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