[LRflex] Re: leicareflex Digest V6 #26





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From: Brendan Sforcina <brendan1952@xxxxxxxxx>


I am looking at getting a Leicaflex, 
currently I am using Rangefinders (Leica M6, CL & Mamiya 7ii, plus various 
Bessa I & II folders) and was wondering what members would recommend as a 
reasonable first purchase? 
I am after reliability mainly, speed 
is not a real requirement and I am happy metering with my spot meter if I have 
to, the budget is not unlimited but I am happy to plan on putting a kit 
together 
over a few months with a target cost of about $2500. Is this realistic? And 
what 
would you suggest? 

The Leicaflex SL in my opinion has a slightly better focusing screen and may be 
better to hold, while the Leicaflex SL2 can mount practically all Leica R 
lenses (except ROM only models?). The SL's inability to mount several (mainly 
wide-angle) lenses keeps it from being my clear favorite.

As Dave mentioned, whether $2500 is a lot or a little depends on what you want.
Also, different lenses of the same focal length sometimes have quite different 
characters (for example, Summicrons vs. Elmarits), so it could be useful to 
know what kind of subjects you are interested in.
Finally, are you a 35mm fan or one of those unmentionable 50mm lovers?  ;-)

Chris

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