R vs. M system for 90mm lenses?

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I regularly use a 135mm Elmarit on my M3, (built in goggles). The 90mm frame lines come up and the goggles enlarge that image to a reasonable size. The reality is I can only effectively use it on an M3 because of the view finder magnification. I've tried it on my M4-P but its next to useless. I'll post some examples later.

 

I've also been considering using VISOFLEX adapter and then another adapter so I can use the lens head on my R6.2. Well see how that goes.

 

The point of this post is that you can use a 90mm on an M but it just works better on an SLR.

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Hi. While have an R8, just shoot M9P at least until new M arrives (hurry up Mr. Stork!).

 

So thinking of the M only, my plans are to use M glass for 75 and below and R glass starting with 100 APO or 180 and 2x extender.

 

Agree 90 usually crossover, though if traveling for weeks at a time, prefer the weight of the M glass. Otherwise agree with keen observations others have made above.