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    Need help finding lenses for my M6 TTL

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    I would go for the 50 summicron. If you are ok with the latest version with the built in

    hood, then you should be able to find one in either the Leica FS forum or the

    "35mm non-SLR" section of the photo.net classifieds. Most of the ones that I've seen listed

    are either in mint or near mint condition (only minor cosmetic wear) and go for about

    $600 - $700. I was able to get to one just a week ago. You will likely be able to get a five

    to ten day inspection period too, so I don't see a reason to buy it from a retailer.

     

    I think it's safe to say that you will not be dissappointed with this lens. I wouldn't waste

    too much time worrying about whether to get the 50 summilux or the 35 summicron

    unless you can find a great deal on one. I think it will be easier to locate a mint/near mint

    50 summicron, and if you end up wanting the extra stop, you will be able to sell it for

    close to what you paid for it. I don't think the same can be said of a Voigtlander,

    especially one purchased new.

     

    Get the summicron and start enjoying the M6 ;)

    Switch to Leica?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

    Posted

    Thanks for all your responses. I like the suggestions of buying an M3, although I'd

    have to carry a light meter with me and part of the point of this was to minimize the

    amount of equipment. I've looked at used M6's and the price difference for ones I've seen

    isn't as great as with an M3. Also, my worry with buying used is any eventual repairs

    / cleanings that the camera will need. I was thinking new MP for peace of mind. Used

    lenses aren't as risky but they seem to be much harder to come by.

     

    I'm going to stick with my system for now, save up a little, and keep my eyes open for

    used lenses.

     

    Thanks again.

    Emud

    Switch to Leica?

    in Leica and Rangefinders

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    I am a graduate student (Animation) and have been doing photography for about three

    years, mainly with Canon SLR equipment. I currently own an EOS A2 with 50 1.4, 24 2.8,

    135 2L, and 50 macro primes (I started with the 50 1.4 and added the rest after a year). I

    chose to buy primes so that I could train my eye to what those respective focal lengths

    look like and because I liked available light photography (I never use a flash) and needed

    fast lenses.

     

    Recently, I've been using my system less and less because it's a real pain to take it

    anywhere, and only use it to complete exercises for photo courses. This is mainly

    because of the system size and weight so I have started thinking about getting a leica.

    I also really enjoy taking candid pictures, and it becomes really tough when I pull out

    my camera with the vertical grip, especially when the 135 + hood is attached. It just

    attracts so much attention. I also do most of my photography while traveling with my

    wife, and on our latest trip (Kauai) the equipment was really wearing me down, and I

    started to feel like it was a photography trip, rather than photographing our trip.

     

    I really like the quality of pictures that I get with my system, especially with the 50 and

    135 primes. Looking through my favorite pictures though, I think that my favorite ones

    could be achieved (perhaps better) with a leica.

     

    I've been reading much of what's posted on this forum for the past couple weeks but I'm

    still not sure what to do. In order to afford to buy a leica (mp .72 with 50 summicron,

    hopefully with student discount), I will need to sell my system. I've read many

    recommendations for renting a leica before buying it, but I don't think that one weekend

    will make me any more certain of what to do, and I'll be out $100. Plus, I will have a 14

    day return policy so if I were turned off in a couple days I can return it. My worry is that I

    sell my system and after a year or so miss the versitality (telephoto, macro) and

    affordability of the slr.

     

    I'm curious to hear from people who switched from slr (with quality primes) to a leica m.

     

    Thanks,

    Emud

     

    PS. I'm not really interested in buying a voigtlander. I'd rather have one great system, than

    multiple ones. Plus, if I like the voigtlander, I will eventually be tempted to sell it to buy the

    leica and lose more money that way. Plus, I'm curious to see the leica "glow" and the feel

    of an m.

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