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[Henry Taylor]

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Just got my new MP240 and wanted to try out with an  Electronic Viewer  with my Summicron R . Now what I need to get is a good used Leica M 35mm and a good M 90 probably a used Summicron.

I'm starting to like the MP240, a little learning curve,  but finding its got more to offer then  the old M9 I use to have.  I know it won't replace the Z6  but its  going to complement  my shooting.  I find that using the R lenses is easier with the Z6 then with  the MP240. Therefore planning on using only M lenses with this baby. 

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Edited September 25, 2020 by Henry Taylor

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[bscott]

Was there a problem with your Nikon Z6?

[Henry Taylor]

No as a matter of fact the  best non rangefinders camera  I ever owned I would highly recommend It . 

[bscott]

I am trying to decide if I should get a Z6 for my M and R Leica lens and would like to know your opinion.  Also did you have the Nikon zoom lens with the Z6 and how is that lens?

[Henry Taylor]

Good question, I find that because the Nikon Z6  is a mirrorless camera using any of the Leica R lenses is not a problem with the proper adaptor. You really don't have to spend a lot of money. I have been using  the LR/LM from Fotodiox and I think I paid only $24.  The nice thing about the Nikon Z6 it s a lot easier using the R lenses then the MP240. The Electronic viewer VF-2 the I am using with the MP240 works but it a lot quicker with the Z6 or I'm sure with any other Mirrorless camera. Don't get me  wrong , I love my Leica, but when you don't  do what  its really was  designed to do,  "a camera that is noted for its speed and quickness".  Using the VF-2 slows you down. I'm going to set up my MP 240 with 3  Leica  M Lenses,  35 - 50 - and 90 and save my R lenses for the Z6. That's my opinion I'm sure there are many  out there that may disagree with me, but that's ok. 

Sorry nearly forgot. Yes I have the new 24-70 f4 that is a great lens with the Z6. 

Best regards

Hank

 

 

Edited September 27, 2020 by Henry Taylor
forgot about the zoom

[bscott]

Thanks so much for all your helpful comments.  What is your opinion of the Nikon zoom lens compared to the R Leica lens that you used on the Z6?

[Henry Taylor]

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my opinion is the are both good lenses  but if you are thinking of getting the Z6 and don’t have a zoom lens the my recommendation is to get then the 24-70  Nikon  since it’s designed for the z bodies . The f4 is really a great one instead of   the 2.8 mm  will save some cash . When I got mine I wasn’t sure it would be as good as reported - it made me a believer!

Edited September 27, 2020 by Henry Taylor
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[bscott]

Thanks again for your help.  I have gone around in circles about this for a long time but I also like the Z6 and was thinking about giving it a try.  It is good to know your experience with the Z6 and that gives me some comfort in the purchase.  I have a 28mm R, 60mm macro, 100mm 2.8 macro and a 250 f4 that I haven't used for a long time and that has been a disappointment for me.  The M lens I use on occasion with my M3 which helps but I would like the digital outlet for processing and printing.  

[Henry Taylor]

I’m sure you will be happy with the z6