TomB_tx Posted June 20, 2015 Share #501 Posted June 20, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) An M2 with 50 2.8 Elmar was the first Leica I got to try back in about 1966. (I had a Pentax H1a at the time.) By 1968 I was ready to buy a Leica as I left college, and had to choose between the M2, M3, and the M4, as all were available new. I went with the M4 (same price as M3) because I liked 35 mm lenses and also liked the M4 design better. After I retired I added an M3 to see what I missed, and recently got a nice M2, in very good shape except for a chunk of vulcanite missing from the rear door (now fixed with Milliput). It still has a great, simple feel, and I do like the uncluttered finder. Since I've used my M4 for almost 50 years it's still my favorite, but the M3 has been bumped to 3rd place! Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=2838934'>More sharing options...
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spydrxx Posted June 21, 2015 Share #502 Posted June 21, 2015 Like Tom, above, I made the choice in 1968 to get a newly introduced M4, in spite of strong encouragement to go with the M3. It served me well, until about 2 years ago, when, because of eyesight issues, I decided to get out of rangefinders and sold it. Shortly thereafter I realized that I really missed them, Leicas in particular. I picked up a sad LTM, had it CLA'd, and then recovered the body and realized I definitely needed to get back into Leicas. Found a M2 in good condition, and have been having a ball ever since, eyesight notwithstanding. Recently I've been spending more time with my iif, but over the summer and fall, I'll be giving the M2 a real workout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Earley Posted June 25, 2015 Share #503 Posted June 25, 2015 Leica M2 with Elmar 50/2.8 by JOHN EARLEY, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColColt Posted July 1, 2015 Share #504 Posted July 1, 2015 (edited) I so enjoyed the M2 when I had it. I had two lens, the 50 f/2 Summicron chrome rigid lens and a later 35 f/2 Summicron. Later on I bought a Canadian 50 f/2. I ended up trading it all for a medium format camera since I was doing studio and wedding photography. If I had it to do all over again I would have bit the bullet and just bought what I needed and kept the M2...lessons learned. Edited July 1, 2015 by ColColt 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Earley Posted July 3, 2015 Share #505 Posted July 3, 2015 M2 with Canon 35/f2 by JOHN EARLEY, on Flickr 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penzes Posted July 12, 2015 Share #506 Posted July 12, 2015 holiday gear [the finest quality] by István Pénzes, on Flickr 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivory-potsdam Posted July 14, 2015 Share #507 Posted July 14, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hey guys, scrolling through all these lovely M2's I noticed that there a two differend types of framemasks behind the eyepiece. One is a straight rectangle and the other one is more oval, like on M4 and all later ones. Is there any difference between the two? I dont remember any difference in maximal viewing angle watching through M2,M4,M6... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiemchacsu Posted July 18, 2015 Share #508 Posted July 18, 2015 My daily shooting combo 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted July 19, 2015 Share #509 Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Hi, I recently treated myself a 1963 M2 with its 1958 5cm Rigid bought directly from its 2nd original owner ! M2 Summicron 5cm by JM__, on Flickr Cheers, Jean-Marc. Edited July 19, 2015 by jmanivelle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiemchacsu Posted July 19, 2015 Share #510 Posted July 19, 2015 Hi, I recently treated myself a 1963 M2 with its 1958 5cm Rigid bought directly from its 2nd original owner ! M2 Summicron 5cm by JM__, on Flickr Cheers, Jean-Marc. Wow, original black paint kit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
menos I M6 Posted July 19, 2015 Share #511 Posted July 19, 2015 Hi, I recently treated myself a 1963 M2 with its 1958 5cm Rigid bought directly from its 2nd original owner ! … M2 Summicron 5cm by JM__, on Flickr Cheers, Jean-Marc. Absolute dream gear ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
philipus Posted July 19, 2015 Share #512 Posted July 19, 2015 Fantastic looking camera, J-M. And the lens looks great. Hi, I recently treated myself a 1963 M2 with its 1958 5cm Rigid bought directly from its 2nd original owner ! M2 Summicron 5cm by JM__, on Flickr Cheers, Jean-Marc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Madureira Posted July 19, 2015 Share #513 Posted July 19, 2015 Fantastic looking camera, J-M. And the lens looks great. I have a dream... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted July 19, 2015 Share #514 Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Yes, the original owner - a photographer from Sweden - had the M2 adjusted to match his 85 Canon 1.8 LTM and the Rigid was also adjusted to a specific calibration which was way off on other M bodies. It took some time and now all three are adjusted to Leica standards. Got a set of new curtains from DAG and sent the BP Rigid and 85mm to Focal Point for a rehaul. Will share more photos soon. Cheers JM Edited July 19, 2015 by jmanivelle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted July 19, 2015 Share #515 Posted July 19, 2015 I have a dream... M2 + 5cm Summicron by JM__, on Flickr ... shot with a M240 , a 21 SA 3.4 and Oufro adapter . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted July 19, 2015 Share #516 Posted July 19, 2015 (edited) Fantastic looking camera, J-M. And the lens looks great. This lens is from 1958 and I hardly find any infos online about it. The focus scale is different than of the later BP batches. Oops, I am shifting off topic here... will visit the Leica Collectors & Historica section ! Edited July 19, 2015 by jmanivelle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted July 28, 2015 Share #517 Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) I've had the old girl for about 15 years and she's still going strong. This was my second M body and was given to me by my parents as a birthday present. About three years ago the vulcanite completely disintegrated and I had to replace it. At that time she went in for a major overhaul and I had the curtains and worn brass strap loops replaced. Other than that she has never needed anything more than an overhaul every few years and a steady supply of Tri-X to feed her. The film rewind lever is a (Richard) Wasserman type. The hoods on the two Summilux lenses are Contax GG-2. I sawed a vent into one of them for use the Lux ASPH 1.4 / 35 This is probably my favorite camera and she's been everywhere with me. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited July 28, 2015 by thrid 6 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=2861790'>More sharing options...
colint544 Posted July 29, 2015 Share #518 Posted July 29, 2015 My 1966 M2, fitted with the new 50mm Summilux ASPH in black chrome. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/48604-i-love-my-m2/?do=findComment&comment=2862826'>More sharing options...
colint544 Posted July 29, 2015 Share #519 Posted July 29, 2015 Hmm, apologies - that was supposed to be cropped. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColColt Posted July 30, 2015 Share #520 Posted July 30, 2015 (edited) Well, if the guy accepts my offer I'll soon be the proud owner of an M2 again. I had one many moons ago and lately have had the urge for another one. If I get it this time it won't leave. First thing I plan on doing is adorning it with a Nokton 50 f1.5 ASPH lens. Edited July 30, 2015 by ColColt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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