Mijo Posted April 9, 2015 Share #41 Posted April 9, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) The TTL M6 was my entry into film leicas and I absolutely loved that camera, I ended up getting a classic M6 as a back up. I had a digital M body before hand, so I noticed the flare right away and while it wasn't a deal breaker I found it annoying when it occured. If I were in the market for another M6, I've since traded in both of mine for an MP, I would look for an M6 that has been upgraded. I'm assuming that if the viewfinder has been upgraded then the previous owner probably had it CLA'd as well, which would be another advantage. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Cuthbert Posted April 9, 2015 Share #42 Posted April 9, 2015 Guys, you are all being very helpful and I don't mind reading any opinion ! I do understand that getting in Leica's system it's quite a step, especially as far as the lenses are concerned. Sometimes I think, just go a get a russian lens and buy a camera and test it !! But when I cool off I think that it might be better to wait a bit longer than rush into things. I like Leica glass, obviously ! But it can get expensive. My main use of the camera will be for documentary work and in this field I like the 35mm view. Although I started in film photography with the classic 50 ... So I will surely get the Color Skopar and I might later invest in a 50, if I find a good deal at local shops. Well the first time I had to use a rangefinder to be sure I would have enjoyed it I bought an humble Zorki 6 with a Jupiter 8 and started making pics, I found out that RF was for me and then I saved for getting an M3, then I got a DR Summicron and my addiction started! Still have the Z6 and many other Soviet RFs and I like to use it once on a while, especially when I'm afraid to use my expensive gear, of course they have limitations in comparison to a Leica M but they are a good school and with 50 euros you can have a working camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BjarniM Posted April 20, 2015 Share #43 Posted April 20, 2015 What did you do - did you choose the M4 or the M6? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share #44 Posted April 28, 2015 Still haven't decided. I saved some money for a lens and my choice is the VC 35 f2.5 MC Color Skopar Classic, the screw mount version that is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friedeye Posted April 30, 2015 Share #45 Posted April 30, 2015 VC lenses are really great bang for the buck. I'd prefer one of the Noktons, but the skopars are great. As for camera, considering your experience, I'd go for a meter-less Leica. My personal favorite is the M2. But the M3, if you're a 50 guy, or the M4, are wonderful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacGreg Posted May 4, 2015 Author Share #46 Posted May 4, 2015 The screw mount Skopar has the same optical design with the P & PII versions. Correct ? I believe the only difference is the lack of a focusing tab and the minimum focusing distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
friedeye Posted May 5, 2015 Share #47 Posted May 5, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Minimum focusing distance can be kind of a big deal. I have a bunch of wonderful old lenses that focus to 1 meter - and, frankly, they can be frustrating. Do you ever shoot someone at a cafe across an intimate table or booth? Or want a close portrait of a person, sculpture or flower with an OOF background? You're going to find yourself leaning back a lot, and shooting a frame that you'll probably want to crop. It's no huge deal… but, over time, it's frustrating - and definitely becomes part of the equation when you're considering which lens to mount on your camera for the day. BTW, obviously, it makes no real difference in street, architectural, or wide nature photography. And, on the street, I find that my old Elmar 35 is so funky looking that people are intrigued and oddly calm about having it pointed at them. The Elmar on my tiny, and equally funky IIF, may be my best street camera/lens combo for their weird, nerdy stealth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted May 5, 2015 Share #48 Posted May 5, 2015 A very tempting option, indeed. when I started with M, a M6 , very glad with it, because of the light meter inside the camera which makes things just easier . after a year I sold my F3 Nikon to buy a 2,8/28mm Elmarit-M lens. I my view it was a very expensive lens . I still have it and still like it on my M. What i'm saying is, maybe you have to invest more heavily than you now want, but it may be worth it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 5, 2015 Share #49 Posted May 5, 2015 The screw mount Skopar has the same optical design with the P & PII versions. Correct ? I believe the only difference is the lack of a focusing tab and the minimum focusing distance. Yes correct, same lenses. I prefer the screw version for the focus tab. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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