Strevo Posted February 26, 2009 Share #1 Posted February 26, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello all, I've been a viewer of this forum for quite a while and I've finally taken the plunge. The whole lot on ebay and I'm going to use the cash to buy (hopefully) an M6 and a Voigtlander 35mm lens. Looking forward to hitting the streets with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 26, 2009 Posted February 26, 2009 Hi Strevo, Take a look here Selling all my digital gear to buy an M6. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted February 26, 2009 Share #2 Posted February 26, 2009 Welcome! What has prompted your decision? Just curious. A film M is VERY different to using a DSLR and isn't for everybody, but I hope you enjoy it and stick with it. I have the Voigtlander 35mm Skopar, its an excellent lens. I aspire to a 35 Summicron (which I have for my R) but the Skopar is fine for now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubenkok Posted February 26, 2009 Share #3 Posted February 26, 2009 Hi Strevo, Welcome to the forum. I hope for you it will all workout the way you planed We wait to see your pictures All the best Ruben Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strevo Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share #4 Posted February 26, 2009 Hi there! Earleygallery - Used to only use film. When DSLR's became relatively affordable I bought a D70 and then a Fuji S5. Both of which I loved but lacked something when it came to prints. I borrowed a pals Yashica Electro 35 for a couple of weeks which I enjoyed hugely! I realised that I enjoyed shooting with rangefinders on the streets and using a darkroom a lot more than messing about with RAW files etc. So I thought sod it, I only ever used a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 (excellent lens by the way) on the S5 and I've got all this other gear I hardley use so I might as well get the one thing I've wanted for years! I'm sure I'll miss the convinience of digital but where's the fun in convinience Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPerson Posted February 26, 2009 Share #5 Posted February 26, 2009 Welcome to the wonderful church of Leica brother. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wls.shanghai Posted February 26, 2009 Share #6 Posted February 26, 2009 Welcome to the wonderful church of Leica brother. I'II second that Regards wls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted February 26, 2009 Share #7 Posted February 26, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello all, I've been a viewer of this forum for quite a while and I've finally taken the plunge. The whole lot on ebay and I'm going to use the cash to buy (hopefully) an M6 and a Voigtlan dissision der 35mm lens. Looking forward to hitting the streets with it. Congratulations on your courageous move and, yes I wholeheartedly second your camera choice. I have 2 M6 Classic 0.72 bodies which I use all the time but Voigtlander, no. A bit like putting a Fiat engine into a Ferrari. After all it is the glass which is Leica's holy grail. If money is an issue you would be better off buying a Voigtlander body and a 35mm Summicron lens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattLain Posted February 26, 2009 Share #8 Posted February 26, 2009 Sounds like you've made a wise choice. I don't entirely agree with kenneth. I used to have a Bessa R3A which turned out to be as loud as my Nikon FM, and fell apart at the first signs of mediocre use. Voigtlander's bodies are a rip off from my point of view. A used Leica in good condition is much quieter, lasts much longer and continues your passion, rather than just annoy you. However some of the CV lenses are quite special, not everyone needs pin-sharp glass, but it depends on your needs. I'd recommend the 35/1.2 nokton if fast focusing isn't primary and the weight is okay, the 35/2.5 skopar also serves well if you don't need all that speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBA Posted February 27, 2009 Share #9 Posted February 27, 2009 The M6 is a masterpiece. If you like rangefinders, you'll quickly fall in love with it. I can't speak to the quality of the CV lenses, but many people have raved about the 35 Nokton and I must admit it's a tempting lens. My first Leica kit was an M6 classic and 35 Summicron Asph., which never ceases to amaze me. Anyhow, congratulations on embarking on the M odyssey! Be careful, this can be addictive and expensive! People are always skeptical when I mention that more than a few capable photographers are moving back to film (and some never left). Digital has its place, though, and I find it handy to keep a point-and-shoot for informal shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindlessdocumentation Posted February 27, 2009 Share #10 Posted February 27, 2009 A bit like putting a Fiat engine into a Ferrari. After all it is the glass which is Leica's holy grail. If money is an issue you would be better off buying a Voigtlander body and a 35mm Summicron lens I kind of agree, though I am no stranger to budget constraints. Maybe consider Zeiss lenses? A very nice middle ground in terms of cost and quality in many cases. Good luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted February 27, 2009 Share #11 Posted February 27, 2009 Next purchase: Nikon 5000ED ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jm68 Posted February 27, 2009 Share #12 Posted February 27, 2009 Congratulations on your courageous move and, yes I wholeheartedly second your camera choice. I have 2 M6 Classic 0.72 bodies which I use all the time but Voigtlander, no. A bit like putting a Fiat engine into a Ferrari. After all it is the glass which is Leica's holy grail. If money is an issue you would be better off buying a Voigtlander body and a 35mm Summicron lens Sorry I have to tell you this: but ALL Ferrari-engines are made by Fiat.... don‘t worry: Voigtlaender is a good choice... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strevo Posted February 27, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted February 27, 2009 Thankyou all for the warm welcome! I'll post some pics as soon as I can. While I completely see your point Kenneth about a Voigtlander lens, I would rather get the body first. I've heard more good things about their lenses than the Bessa bodies, negatives such as plasticy mechanics and unreliability. Whilst I appreciate that nothing beats Leica lenses, a wee 35mm nokton will do the job untill I can I can afford a Summicron, then maybe a Coolscan after that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andit Posted February 27, 2009 Share #14 Posted February 27, 2009 Hi there Strevo, Welcome to the forum, and the wonderful world of Leica. I must warn you though, when the bug bites it bites you real hard (especially your wallet). I can understand you going back to film - I ran a roll of film through my Rolleiflex 6x6 the other day and it felt absolutely wonderful. The cv (Cosina Voigtlander) lenses are not bad and are a good start, however, a Leica lens is in a different league. I just replaced a cv 40mm Nokton, which I bought new with my M8, with a 1986 50mm Summicron IV. Even though the Cron is 23 years old now, it kills the Nokton in everyway - what an amazing image quality. I would therefore also suggest that you look for a near mint 35mm Cron for your M6 (they are available and also at reasonable prices). Please post some images for us once you get your Leica. Andreas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted February 27, 2009 Share #15 Posted February 27, 2009 Sorry I have to tell you this: but ALL Ferrari-engines are made by Fiat.... don‘t worry: Voigtlaender is a good choice... Sorry to have to tell you this but whilst FIAT may financially own Ferrari; you could not be more wrong. As with any car manufacturer some parts are bought in from specialists but the assembly is in house, and has been for some years now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 27, 2009 Share #16 Posted February 27, 2009 Pete, I don't think that anyone was suggesting that Ferrari engines are made on the same line as the one that makes diesel engines for a Punto. It's like saying that Ford made Aston Martins until a couple of years ago. Or Ford made Jaguars until last year. Or Ford make Volvos until they finally get fed up with them too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted February 27, 2009 Share #17 Posted February 27, 2009 Sorry I have to tell you this: but ALL Ferrari-engines are made by Fiat.... don‘t worry: Voigtlaender is a good choice... I think you will find that Ferrari is owned by Fiat but the cars are still produced in Modena. But I wont split hairs. I think you get the gist of what I meant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenneth Posted February 27, 2009 Share #18 Posted February 27, 2009 Pete, I don't think that anyone was suggesting that Ferrari engines are made on the same line as the one that makes diesel engines for a Punto. It's like saying that Ford made Aston Martins until a couple of years ago. Or Ford made Jaguars until last year. Or Ford make Volvos until they finally get fed up with them too. Now this bickering is not really helping the OP and, as often happens with this forum, people go off on tangents with no real regard for essence of the original question Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
atufte Posted February 27, 2009 Share #19 Posted February 27, 2009 Next purchase: Nikon 5000ED ;-) Or even better a Minolta 5400 (MK1) if you are into B&W.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted February 27, 2009 Share #20 Posted February 27, 2009 Now this bickering is not really helping the OP and, as often happens with this forum, people go off on tangents with no real regard for essence of the original question Not bickering, just expanding on the analogy that you started Kenneth. IMHO, the best way to get into Leica on a budget is to buy the lens first, and the body later. It's the lens that makes the real difference - the body is merely a means of holding film in a dark place and making sure that the shutter opens for as long as you think it does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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