Guest Seb V Posted August 16, 2006 Share #1 Posted August 16, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Which lens/M body combo feels the most comfortable to use? I have several lenses but have always felt the 50 Lux pre asph on an M7 or MP feels the most comfortable. The short focus throw, barrel thickness and focus ring instead of tab somehow works together to make the whole package really well balanced. We have heard loads about glass performance and sharpness, but for me ease of use and instinctive ergonomics have just as important a role to play in rating a lens. I suspect it is different for others and would be interested to read about it. Seb. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chris_yu Posted August 16, 2006 Share #2 Posted August 16, 2006 M7 with 28mm summicron Asph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_yu Posted August 16, 2006 Share #3 Posted August 16, 2006 MP with 75mm Summicron Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted August 16, 2006 Share #4 Posted August 16, 2006 Reality check! The important factor is to 'get the image'. NOT is it comfortable. I will go so far as to say, "if it is comfortable, you are not trying hard enough!" Any snapshooter can take 'comfortable pictures', but to go the extra distance of snaring an outstanding image nearly alway demands getting outside your comfort zone. Learn to suffer! It is more rewarding. Cheers, Erl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimF Posted August 16, 2006 Share #5 Posted August 16, 2006 Nah! The best camera should 'disappear' in your hands, which is what I suspect is meant here. I personally prefer the M3 for the higher magnification and its beautiful smoothness. I've only got two lenses, so either the pre-asph 35mm or 50mm Summiluxes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambroving Posted August 16, 2006 Share #6 Posted August 16, 2006 Seb, I LIKE tabs. Most do, BTW. My choices, 50/1.4 ASPH on my M5 or 35/2 LHSA ASPH on my MP .58. Of course, the 28/2 on the M7 often gets the best exposures. Erl, Least distraction, best view = best pictures. Otherwise, who needs a Leica? I believe that's what Seb is saying. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrewer Posted August 16, 2006 Share #7 Posted August 16, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I guess some of the "fit" of a body/lens combo depends on glove-size.... For someone with smaller hands, speaking from experience on this, I'd have to give the nod to what William says about a 35f2ASPH on an MP being the "bees knees". And, "Tabs" are definately a good thing! Thanks. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted August 16, 2006 Share #8 Posted August 16, 2006 MP with 75mm Summicron Ditto except I would add either the Leica Handgrip M or their current Motor drive. -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted August 16, 2006 Share #9 Posted August 16, 2006 M3 DS + Elmar 50/2.8 when i was a grain lover. Now Epson R-D1 + Summicron-C 40/2. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertwang Posted August 16, 2006 Share #10 Posted August 16, 2006 Leica M6/M7 + Konica Hexanon-M 50mm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisweeks Posted August 16, 2006 Share #11 Posted August 16, 2006 mp with 35/1.4 asph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted August 16, 2006 Share #12 Posted August 16, 2006 I endorse the addition of the Leica handgrip. As to lens ergonomics, surely we all have different shaped hands and handling preferences. Impossible to generalise. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frc Posted August 16, 2006 Share #13 Posted August 16, 2006 MP, 35 lux asph, grip, 400 asa slidefilm, and I dare challange the world. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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