jeff_guthrie Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I have and shoot the Leica M4 (and M2/M3/M6) as well as the Nikon S2/S3/SP. I wouldn't call one a Chevy and the other a Mercedes Benz, the cameras are simply different. The Leica has superior fit and finish, the Nikon has far better precision and reliability. You will often hear the term "CLA" when talking about Leica cameras. The Leica M series does require service from time to time to keep in top shape, particularly the rangefinder, which can be jarred out of adjustment if you bump the camera or drop your bag. The mechanical design of the Nikon is incredibly reliable, and seldom, if ever, requires adjustment or service. A clean S3 will be every bit as smooth and quiet as a Leica M, the 1-1 viewfinder in the Nikon allows you to shoot with both eyes oen, and lastly, the S3 can be wound and focused with just one hand, which doesn't sound like a big deal, but really is when you carrying a bag or an umbrella in your other hand. Nikon lenses are top notch, and are far more scratch and haze resistant than Leica lenses. The millenium Nikkor is an excellent lens, the 35/2.5 and 35/1.8 wonderful lenses, and I also enjoy using the 28/3.5. You van't really go wrong with either camera, I shoot both systems, but the Nikons have a special place in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahul_glad Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share Posted August 5, 2014 Hello everyone - I just bought a Leica M2 in pristine condition. I don't have a lens for it yet. Will try shooting it with a Jupiter 3 for now.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karim Ghantous Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 <blockquote> <p>There's a reason Leica won.</p> </blockquote> <p>I wish that were the case! In fact, I would love to see Leica as the world's number one camera manufacturer, and I think they can do it. However, I think that Nikon stopped making RF cameras simply because so many people were buying SLRs - and only SLRs. Silly, but there you go. Even today I ask myself why so many press photographers are shooting DSLRs exclusively. It is not because they are necessarily the best choice. Sometimes, professions don't progress, they just evolve.</p> <p>Rahul, I had an M2 and an M6, but I sold them. Now, however, I wish that I had kept them. There are a few purchases I know I'm going to be making this year... :-)</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahul_glad Posted December 23, 2014 Author Share Posted December 23, 2014 <p>Has anyone heard of the Leica M-A? It's supposed to be a reincarnation of the M3.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 <p>I've had both. Definitely prefer the M4 -- S3 viewfinder is confusing. The SP is another story, however.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakub_szepietowski Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 <p>The Nikon S3 Y2K looks gorgeous <a tabindex="-1" href="http://goo.gl/SCxsjA">goo.gl/SCxsjA</a> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahul_glad Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 <p>I ended up getting the M2/M3 together with 35, 50, 90, and 135 Leica lenses.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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