evan_litvin2

Hello, I am considering purchasing a Nikon 24- 85 f/2.8 - 4.0 D lens. Does anyone have any experience

with it? I searched and I couldn't find a review of it. I am trying to find a lens that will serve as a good "all

around" zoom. I travel a lot, and I'm tired of hauling a bag full of primes around. This seems to be just

what I'm looking for. I haven't heard anything about it so I'd appreciate it if someone could fill me in!

Thanks -Evan

Thanks again everyone, I think I am going to go with the consensus and keep the M6. I guess

I will try to find some kind of part time job, maybe at a camera shop or something... who

knows... thanks for the advice

Hey Thanks everyone, I think this is the vote of confidence that I needed.

Also, this is my only photo.net user name and the reason I ask "what would you do?"

questions on the forum is because I almost always get good, well thought out responses

from people with more experience than I. Anyway, I think keeping the M6 is the right move to

make... -Evan

Hello, I have an M6ttl (.58) and a 50 cron (4th gen). I've had both for about a month. I love

the combo. I love the feel of the camera and the way it functions. However, there is a

distinct possibility that I overspent what i can actually afford. I am considering switching

bodies to a voightlander for the time being until I am able to really afford the body that I

have. Part of me is thinking that I should just deal with it and hold onto the camera and

the other part of me says get rid of it for now and pocket the 800 difference between the

M6ttl and a voightlander. BTW I should probably add that I am a college art student. I

bought the Leica gear with my own money, I am only now starting to feel the effects of

how much I actually spent now that I am financially planning for my spring semester. The

argument inside my head is that if I sell the M6 and have the extra cash, I will probably

spend it on frivolous things (college student do that?? no way haha).

Also, which Voightlander model should I look into to as a match for my 50 cron?

Right now I'm just considering my options. I am leaning more towards keeping the M6 but

I'd love to hear any input or advice from the rest of you. With the cost of Leica gear I know

for a fact I'm not the only person who has been conflicted by the "money Vs. sweet

camera" situation. Thanks! -Evan

Wow!!! Thanks everyone for the responses... I think there is some very useful info mixed in

with the posts in this thread. Also I just wanted to say that I am really convinced now of

how great of a resource that this forum is. I bought my entire system ( body + lens)

through the classified section and I have received as much Leica info as I could possibly

handle. Now, that I am all squared away gear wise, I will finally be able to go out and shoot

and (temporarilly) forget about this terribly addictive forum!

I may tape up my M6ttl like HCB did with his M bodies, but I think that would be just to

protect it from minor scratches while I scrounge in the meantime for enough money to buy

a Luigi's half case or something similar. Like many of you have suggested I am going to

see about adding my Leica gear to an insurance policy. I think it is very true that most

people especially street theives etc. wouldn't know the value of my Leica gear anyway.

Although, I am a college student, and I would be more worried about a lot of the people

around me at school than random people on the street.

Anway, thanks again for the responses....

Cheers,

Evan

Ok so first off, I finally have my M system somewhat in line. I'm using an M6ttl and a 50 cron.

I just got the lens 2 days ago. I was out shooting yesterday when I started wondering about

the security issues with carrying a camera/ lens system valued at almost 2000 bucks alone. I

read something earlier about "how to keep you M safe" but that involved covering the camera

in electrical tape etc. Has anyone had problems with people trying to steal it from you? What

is the best way to prevent this from happening? Thanks

Thanks for the responses everyone. I do have a .58 m6ttl and I mainly shoot with a 35mm

lens. I was just curious if it does in fact work with a 90, because I'm considering getting one.

I'm not really sure about what type of prints... Here is the URL to the site:

http://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/exhibits/current/anseladams.html

I believe it ends on 12/31/05.

Hello, I was just curious to see if anyone in this forum has been to the Ansel Adam's exhibit

at the Reading Public Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania. I was just hoping to hear some

feedback on it from others who have been there already. Thanks.

I was told by an authorized specialty Leica dealer that prices of new equipment will increase

by 5% in January. I don't know about Europe though.

Hello, I'm looking at what is described as a "6 element" version 35 f/2 cron made my Leitz in

Wetzler. Supposedly most of this generation was made in Canada, except this one was made

in Germany. I just don't know which generation and how old it is. Also, the s/n is 2329***. If

anyone knows what gen this lens actually is, any thoughts about it, good things...bad

things... Thanks everyone...

Hello, I've posted several questions on this forum over the course of the last few months

and I have received many sincere and informative replies. I appreciate that very much.

After drooling over these cameras and reading the postings in this forum for the last year,

I finally bought one. A few days ago I purchased an M6ttl .58. I couldn't be happier. Except

for the fact that I haven't purchased a lens yet! I am a college student, so I have a limited

budget...(I sold basically every bit of gear that I had in order to afford this system.) That's

ok though, because I was honestly tired of carrying around a huge backpack full of Nikon

gear including multiple bodies and lenses, and I decided it was time to try something new

(and simple). I am going back and forth between the 35 and 50mm focal lengths. I am

most likely going to go with a 'cron. how do the 'crons do in low light as opposed to the

'lux lenses? That being said, if you were in my situation, and you could only purchase one

lens in the immediate future, which lens would you choose and what generation would it

be? Thanks for the help everyone...Evan

Hi Leon. I am in the process of doing the exact same thing that you are considering. I am in

the same situation as you: amateur photog...mostly landscapes and portraits. I am selling my

full Nikon system including D100/N90s/lenses and buying a Leica system. I say go for it... I

can't wait to get mine. -Evan

Hi Rene

Not yet, I think I am close though. Do you have one you want to sell? If you do, e-mail me at

emlitvin@yahoo.com

OK, thanks everyone for the responses. I think this is the closest to a consensus I have ever

seen in this forum (haha). Seriously though, I am going to start searching for a 35 asph 'cron.

Is this "clinical" quality something I will recognize when I see it? Can someone please post a

photo that exhibits this quality?

I have been reading some older postings that touch on this debate between the two

lenses. I read that some people don't like the "clinical clarity" of the newer 35 asph 'cron

and that it lacks the "signature" of the older pre-ash 35 'cron. What does that mean? I'm

not going to lie, I am a total newbie. I'm trying to put a system together and I have decided

on two things for sure based on what I have read in the forum and some very helpful

people I've spoken too: M6ttl and the 90 f.2.8 elmarit. I am stuck on the 35 cron and the

50 cron, as to which I would need more. And even more specifically the difference between

the 35 crons. I am leaning towards the 35, and I'm just curious about the differences

between the asph and the pre-asph. Without getting too technical (in english) what is an a

asph lens element? Opinions/ Idea's/ Recommendations wanted!

P.S. I will stop posting so many newbie questions once I get my system in order and I can

actually go out and shoot with it; so thanks in advance to everyone for the helpful advice

in the meantime!

-Evan

I will be getting a Leica system fairly soon and the thought occurred to me: Is the darkroom

equipment that I use going to be good enough to fully show the potential of the Leica gear

Im using? Im just worried that the lenses on the Besseler enlargers at the darkroom I use

won't translate the negatives onto the paper at the highest level. Feedback/ suggestions?

Hello, I already posted a WTB ad for an M6ttl. I was hoping for some advice/ hints/ tips as to

things to look for in buying one secondhand. Any defects to look for? Anthing to stay away

from? This is my first Leica, I have been strictly using Nikon SLR's and DSLR's up until now.

Also, what is the difference between the viewfinder that doesn't have as much glare and the

older one (besides the obvious)? Is that something I absolutely need? Thanks!

-Evan

Well the reason I am considering moving towards Leica M is because I don't shoot

professionally, I shoot for my enjoyment and for classes. Photography is one of my core

concentrations of my major and it is basically all B&W darkroom work. Which I have come

to really enjoy. It forces me to step backwards and really think about the process. The

D100 is a lot of fun and ultra practical (aside from the weight of the gear), but I don't do

any professional journalistic work with it. I find that the work I am using it for is not my

more artistic work, its just basic stuff that I shoot for fun. I think there are some digitals

on the market right now that would serve this purpose very well for me...ie something I

can take with my climbing/snowboarding etc. and not have to overly worry about while

still getting decent quality work out of it. Unfortunately, I couldnt afford to keep it if I want

to upgrade. The 800 bucks from the D100 is a good portion of what I would put towards

the new system. One thing that I like about the Leica M6ttl (which is the one I am looking

at) is most likely not going to depreciate in value to the extent that the D100 has. I don't

have the money to keep pumping into the newest DSLR's yet in the same regard I can't

afford to let the 2000 paid for my D100 go to nothing when I could put it towards

something new and salvage some of the initial investment.

Hi Stuart,

Do you have any recommendations as to where to look for the M6 or M6ttl? I'd like to spend

as close to 1000 as possible. Do you know of any stores in the Boulder/ Denver area that sell

used Leica? Last year surprisingly, Mikes had a great deal on a used late model M6 classic, I

think it was like 900.00. I really want the ttl though, I plan on doing some flash work with it.

(speaking of which how are the Leica flashes? I know someone who uses Metz with their

Leicas. Thanks

Evan

Hi Stuart,

How is it going? I'm guessing you sold your m6ttl by now. Anyway thats an excellent idea as

far as renting an M7 from Mikes. The idea hadn't even occurred to me. I am in the middle of

working on an assignment for class and I'd love to try it out.

Take Care,

Evan

yea, I admit the differences couldn't be bigger between Leica M and Nikon D200.... I'm just

thinking that I am at a crossroad right now, and if I'm going to go in a new direction, now is

the time.