tse_sung_wu7 Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 I was perusing <a href="http://groups.google.com/">groups.google.com</a>, which archives old Usenet posts. Remember rec.photo.*? Anyhow, I recall an interesting thread that I would like to propose it here (a little different from <a href="http://www.greenspun.com/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg.tcl?msg_id=003LD9">"If I had to do over again"</a>): <p> If you <b>had</b> to part with all your equipment, what one lens and one body would you keep? <p> Why ask Leica users? Perhaps few others have thought so carefully about their equipment (I mean, it takes a bit justify the expense), and have used other equipment, etc... <p> As a newbie with just a telephoto lens (90E) and M6 (.72), I still think I would go with my trusty Hexar original. When and if I get the 35/2 Asph, I may change my mind. <p> Others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflesher Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 .58x M6 TTL and 35 Summilux asph. Hands down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.d. Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M6 TTL .58x and Tri-Elmar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_piper2 Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 ....An 8 x 10 Deardorff with a Goerz Dagor 12"... <p> Just kidding...I'd keep the M4-P and the 35 pre-ASPH Summicron. <p> If allowed to upgrade first, I might spring for the 35 1.4 ASPH and an M6 .58 - but maybe not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshroot Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 My nikon F5 and a 35/2 (or if I can have a zoom 17-35/2.8). There may never be a camera that feels as good in my hands and mind as that one. <p> But if we're talking Leica style rangefinders. Black M6 with the latest non-asph 35/1.4. I combo I regret having given up at a low point in my finances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_kastner Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M6 TTL 0.72 and 2/35 ASPH. Originally, I had the newest 2/50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_kelly1 Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M3, type 11817 50mm summicron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike dixon Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M3, 50 Summilux (if I get to keep something I don't have, make it a Noctilux).<P> <img src="http://mikedixonphotography.com/farrahbw03.jpg"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark griffin Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M6 TTL .72 & 35/2 ASPH <p> I'm pretty new to this Leica game but totally love what I have been getting with my M6. I also love my M4 / 50mm setup and I'm looking for a used f2 90mm to add to my lenses. I also love my D1 and 20-35... <p> Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucien1 Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M6J + 50/1,4 (last version with separate lens hood). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoyin_lee1 Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 If it's absolutely one camera and one lens among what I own, then it'll be the Minolta CLE, and either the Leica 21mm f/2.8 ASPH (used with hood removed) or the Konica M-Hexanon 28mm f/2.8. If my choices include those that I don't own, I would have the same lens but a M6TTL body (preferrably the one with the .58 finder). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_darnton1 Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M3 + 50 Summilux, if I had them, but of what I do have, M4-2 + 50 Summicron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hankg Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M6ttl + 50 1.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Photography Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 R5 + Macro Emarit 60/f2.8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budc Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M3 and Rigid Summicron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_brown4 Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 Last month I would have said M6 TT 0.58 and 50mm Summicron. However, now that I have used the 35mm ASPH Summicron, I am going to say: <p> M6 TTL 0.58 plus 35mm ASPH Summicron (all black). You have to love the uncluttered viewfinder (no 135 framelines) and comfortable view of the 35mm framelines. <p> Next month my answer may revert to the 50 'cron, howevver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_cunningham2 Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M6 TTL .72 & 35/2 pre-ASPH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_platt Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 My M-4P and my 50/2 (not latest). Of course, that is the only camera body I own ('cept for a point and shoot Leica). If I could pick "any" lens, I'd probably pick the tri-elmar, or the Nocti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert_smith Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 One body and one lens... for the body, any reasonable copy of the one in Mike Dixon's photo from above. ;-) <p> A classic M6 - I don't want to learn to change the direction of my shutterspeed dial after all of these years. I am convinced that my 1988 model is simply indestructible. <p> A next to last 50mm Summicron with tab - A real coin toss with the 35mm Summicron, but my last roll of film was made with the 50, so today it is my favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilhelm Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 No question -- a IIIFst and late 50mm f:3.5 Elmar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_s_smith Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M6 and the girl in Mike Dixon's picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergus_hammond Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 Easy: .58x M6 TTL and 35 Summilux Asph. Even after purchasing several new lenses, that's my favorite combination. The single frameline set at 35mm on the .58 is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay_. Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 Of all my cameras: Hasselblad 503CX + 60/3.5CF Of my 35mm SLR cameras: Nikon F100 + 28-105 AF-D (sorry, the R's go) Of my 35mm rangefinders: Konica Hexar RF and Tri-Elmar <p> These outfits would all get me as much range as possible within the formats. I would *really* miss the F5 + 300/2.8 and teleconverters because it would mean giving up shooting wildlife, but that's only about 30% of what I shoot. <p> If I had to pick just one of the above it would be the F100/28-105. Why? Because eventually I could afford to expand that system the quickest, including into digital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_schank Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 M3 modified for .7 meter minimum focus + current 50mm f2.0. Close second is Minolta CLE + 40 Rokkor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny_chiu8 Posted July 12, 2001 Share Posted July 12, 2001 I will keep m6 0.72+ 21 asph. Close second is m6 0.85 ttl + current 50 'cron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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