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<p>Hello, I use the SF 24D with S-fill screen at lowest possible speed (about 1/30sec) and am very satisfied with the results. The pro wedding photografer Marc Williams is using this combination. Google for the results. Best regards. Andre Bosmans</p>

<p>Fully agree with Alex - take the Summicron Asph 35/2. Just lovely lens and the lens I use most on my M8.2. </p>

<p>Zhao, your scenario is exactly what I will do. Thanks all for your ideas.</p>

<p>After using an M4 and M6 for about 40 years (with Summicrons of 28,35,50 and an Elmarit 90), mainly because of the price of the M8 I got a Nikon D300 2 years ago with 35/1.8, 50/1.4 and 17-55/2.8. I am considering buying a second hand M8.2 to be able to use my excellent Leica glas. My main subjects are city-/landscapes and grandchildren.<br>

My questions are:<br />1- What Leica lenses should I keep or exchange? (maybe swapping Elmarit 90 with Biogon 21/4.5?)<br />2- Should I keep the D300 as a family shoot camera?<br />3- Which Nikon lenses would you keep in this case?<br>

Money is of course a limitation.<br>

Thank you for your thoughts/comments.<br>

rgds.</p>

<p>I am perfectly happy with my 1.4/50.</p>

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I am considering to buy the 25/2.8 Distagon for my d300. As I am used to mf from my Leica m6 mf is not an issue. Would

like to have your opinion on (a) the necessity to swap the standard focusing screen for a Katz or other mf screen? (b) can

you rely on the dof scale on the lens and use the hyperfocus method?

Would use this lens as a more portable walk around lens to complement my 17/55 2.8 and 50/1.4. Thanks for your thoughts.

Is it possible to use the older all metal shade(not produced anymore) on the new 1.4/50 D lens? What is the reference

number?

Is there a difference in features and quality (used on D300) between these two lenses?

Just got a d300 + 17/55 and would need your advise on an additional walk around lens as the 17/55 is a hell to move around

since I am used to a Leica M. I am thinking about a 2.8/24. Thanks for your thoughts.

Could there be a relationship between the number of unsold M8's in inventory and the awkward method of upgrading the M8? Just a speculation of course.

Will invest in first digicam and put my mind on a D200 with a prime 2.8/25

Zeiss Distagon. Has anybody made experience with this combination? Or would you

stick to the prime AF Nikon lenses? Thanks for your thoughts. Andre Bosmans

What external flash would you recommend for my new G7? What are your

recommended settings for natural look flash lichting? Kind regards. Andre

Just bought a Canon G7 as a first and intermediary step to M9/M1O. Will at

least wait for M9 until problems are solved. Any similar thinking among you? Is

a 35mm external VF possible on a G7? Thanks & Regards.

Just saw on Ebay-Germany an M7 #2782804 with the new MP VF (so they say). Andre

Last august I asked Solms if M7 2781471(produced in june 2002) had the MP VF. The answer was negative. This might be an indication that Leica knows exactly the serial # when the M7 got the MP VF. Would be very interested to know why this mystery is kept alive.

Would be interested to know what are your guestimates about the future prices

of our m's. If we assume the m8 is successfull and a dignified replacement for

the film m's how many of you will keep shooting film? I expect prices for film

m's will drop significantly. If B&W and wet darkroom is important to you I just

got the information that the Leica Academy in Solms dropped their B&W lab work

shops/seminars. Is this indicating that for Solms film is already dead?

I am Still not convinced of going digital and looking at the current prices of

M7 and the new ZI RF I feel very much atracted to the ZI. Do you have any

relevant experience or thoughts about making a side step to ZI? Is the shutter

lag of the ZI comparable to the M7.

Marc, are your remarks also applicable to the Canon 5D?

For all this free advise this forum should send an invoice to Solms.

Let's stick to film and together!

Against the expert advice of Al Kaplan I bought Portra 160 and 400 NC

to shoot a wedding in France. I normally use Reala or Superia 200 and

my normal proflab always delivered decent results. But the Portra

prints were realy substandard and I feel very frustrated. I concluded

never to waste money again on professional film. Any similar

experiences or can one expect outstanding results from Portra or

should I try another lab?

Have Leica M6 + M3 and 4 lenses(28,35,50,90)for shooting a wedding

next month. Would you stick to just one sort of film (color or B&w)

or mix both? If you mix - how do you mix - what is your set-

up/combo? Thanks for your suggestions and ideas.

How do you take your Leica gear on a motorbike? Any good advice?

Have Minilux + M6 with 2/28,2/35,2/50,2.8/90 lenses and very happy

with all. Would you spend money to body, say 6ttl(0.85) or the new

2/75? Do quite some weddings for friends but buying both is not

possible. What would you recommend? Thanks for your ideas/comments.

Before deciding to buy the summilux 75 I would be gratefull to have

an answer on the following questions: 1)When was the production of

this lens stopped in Canada and transferred to Solms? 2)Is there a

difference in quality of both lenses? 3)Is there a difference in used

prices for mint lenses of the two production series? 4) Is there any

other difference between both lenses except the weight? Thanks for

your answers.

Andre Bosmans

Charlie,

I had the same problem with my M6 2 years ago and sent it to Solms during a free M6 check period. It was repaired at no cost except FEDEX. May be it is a standard failure?

Andre