Does the Leica ME Have the Anti-aliasing filter

[nar53]

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Hi, Newbie here so be kind

I'm looking to purchase my first Leica M. If funds were no problem I would just go buy an Monochrom but that can't be done at the moment. So I'm thinking M8, M9 + variants or maybe push it for the ME but as I'm only interested in B&W I believe the lack of AAF helps with the 8&9. Is this the case with the ME?

Cheers....

OK Sorry, I think I've found the answer to this. As best as I can tell the ME has NO AAF which is good as it's a cheaper option than the M9.

Edited December 28, 2020 by nar53
I think I found the answer.

[jaapv]

It is the same sensor... In fact, it is virtually the same camera as the M9. Make sure that you get one with the corrosion-proof sensor upgrade.

[Ray Vonn]

Yes that’s right, it doesn’t. It’ll still do some wonderful monos though FWIW.

[Marac]

If you are only going to use it as a Monochrome then I would suggest the M8, it has, apparently, earned itself the label 'Poor man's Monochrome'. Personally I really like the M8 as it can also be used for Infrared photos.

IMHO The M8 is the next best thing to a Monochrome and a lot cheaper than the M9 variants, as well as no sensor coating issue.