[rollei_list] Re: Planar for Leica M and now Sonnar.
- From: FRANK DERNIE <frank.dernie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2006 01:35:15 +0000 (GMT)
IME the Bessa rangefinder is a poor design prone to losing vertical alignment.
Both my Bessa and sister Epson RD1 have vertical alignment drift in their
rangefinders. I also much prefer the film loading on Leica M to the flimsy
hinged door arrangements on lesser cameras. The best rangefinder is on the M3
but the cheaper M2 system, which was standardised on subsequently is eminently
practical. I have used Ms for many years from M3 to M6 and have never had any
sort of problem with any of them, they are not even all that expensive used
nowadays.
Frank
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From: A. Lal <alal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, 30 September, 2006 4:01:55 PM
Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Planar for Leica M and now Sonnar.
Alas, all is not roses with the Hexar RF.
According to a repairman I trust, the RF prism is easy to dislodge as it is
just glued in place. Then there is the matter of availability of parts down
the road. Bear in mind that this is an orphaned system; electronic orphans
are much harder to keep going than mechanical ones. For these reasons I sold
both my Hexars last year.
The Bessa R2/3/4 series is a more sensible choice for use with M and screw
mount lenses. I find the Bessa R2 and T more than adequate as user bodies.
The new R4 will be of interest to all wide-angle M (and KM) mount lens
owners.
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From: "Peter K." <peterk727@xxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Friday, 29 September, 2006 9:15 AM
Subject: [rollei_list] Re: Planar for Leica M and now Sonnar.
Yeah Jerry,
But then you have to use a Leica body. I 'd druther have a Konica Hexar RF.
Modern, fast, and sharp lenses.
Peter K
On 9/28/06, Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Marvin,
>
> They were very fine lenses. However an adapter to use them on
> a Leica would cost more than the lens. False economics.
>
> I druther have a Tele-Elmarit.
>
> Jerry
>
> redleica wrote:
>
> > Can anyone help me out. How do the old Contax rf lenses fare against 60s
> and 70s Leica RF glass. I am thinking of the 85mm Sonnar in particular.
> > Thanks for your message,
> > God bless You.
> > Marvin.
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