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Why do you favour Leica M R Digital or P&S

Paul,

this thread is supposed to compare different Leica System to each other, not Contax vs. Leica etc.

But to give you some hint, it will not help you in your decision if you compare a SLR with a rangefinder camera. These 2 are made for different purposes. In the case of the Contax N24-85 it is even more extreme, since it is big and has a zoom range of 24-85 which will be never offered for a rangefinder, not even for a Leica R.

For further informations and comparisons you can look also at our sistersite www.contaxinfo.com, where posted a comment also over the N24-85 vs. the Leica M 90/2.8 (not fair, but interesting).

Dirk
 
I do mainly wildlife photography with a Leicaflex + 2,8/180 mm Elmarit and a Novoflex 400mm. I want to buy a long Telephoto Leica lens.The Novoflex fast focus is fantastic has Leitz got anything similar? There are somme lenses on offer all Teleyt 6,3/800 6,8/560 5,6/560 4,8/350. They seem to have different focussing methods and are very different in price. What is the difference between the 6,8 and 5,6 besides the f-stop?

Lastly is the Angeneieux 2,8/ 45-90 a great lens, better than the Leitz?
Thanks for your comments
 
I agree with the sentiments of the very first writer in this thread completely.
On the matter of speed in use, I would argue that the fastest camera is a manual camera.
The reason is that everything can be preset. It is the focussing delay in auto-focussing that actually slows down the chip-hungry fotog.
When there is a critical photo to take I use the M because it has a better viewfinder and everything can be preset.
Having said that the Minilux Summarit gives superb negs. If only it would focus instantly.
 
I do most of my work ( landscapes, urban scenes) with a m6ttl and 35 and 90 Summicrons. However, it's not always convenient to swithch lens mid shoot, and I do worry that the removal/remouting of the lenses will prematurely wear the mounts, on both the camera and the lenses. I've thought of two options: but a second body, ie a used M6 or maybe an M7, and leave one lense attached to each, or alternatively, trade my current gear towards and R8, and get the 35 - 70 zoom. Any thoughts? I'm a beginner, so all replies appreciated. Thanks Bill
 
> Prematurely wear the mounts? Don't think so. Leicas are built to withstand thousands of lens changes. Even cameras from the 50s show little wear in this regard - and that is despite the roughshod treatment they often get in the hands of pros. More likely to be a source of bother is the nuisance factor of having to change lenses at all, which can be compensated for by assuring yourself that prime lenses are still faster, and probably perform better, than zooms. Also, many of the finest Leica photographers created truly memorable photographs by using only one lens, generally a 50. OTOH, zooms are undeniably handy, and if you opted for that choice, the 28-70 would be more useful than the 35-70.
 
William

If you manage to wear out the mount on and M camera or lens you are to be congatulated. I've been using an M3 (1959) and Lenses made in the 1950s and 60s for about 20 years now. And I mean USING.

All of it was user quality when I purchased it so the system has done more than its fair share of work before I got my disresectful hands on it. I hope to have at least 30 or more years left in me yet and I intend to take my M3 to the grave. Hopefully some fine being will take over were I leave off and get an other 50+ years good use.

I often use two or three bodies simultaniously for more fluid shoots and the approach is a tried and tested winner. I haven't tried it yet (got one on order) but the lens carrier M (order # 14 404) that mounts to the bottom of the camera, I expect could be a handy device. Also don't forget the TriElmar, apparently a great little M lens.

I suspect if you trade the M6 for a R8 or 9 (as nice as they are) I suspect you may regret it. But I'm biased.

Hope this helps craig
 
I just got my first pictures back from my M6 ttl. I also have a Contax N1, as well as a Contax G2 and a Canon EOS. The sharpness of the M6 pictures was absolutely astonishing.. much sharper than the Contax by a significant amount.
I am impressed.
 
David and Craig - thanks. YOurs are helpful perspectives. I think what I may do is try to acquire another m6ttl, perhaps a .85, an leave the 90 Cron permanently attached. This shuold alleviate the hassle factor of changing lenses, and give my failing eyes an additional boost.

Thanks again. Phreak, I'll contact you offline, as you suggested.

Bill
 
Must be something wrong with your particular Contax... You sure you didn't mistake a digital Canon G2 for a 35mm Contax G2?

-Dana

"Posted by Jeff Roberts on Sunday, May 25, 2003 - 6:42 am:

I just got my first pictures back from my M6 ttl. I also have a Contax N1, as well as a Contax G2 and a Canon EOS. The sharpness of the M6 pictures was absolutely astonishing.. much sharper than the Contax by a significant amount. I am impressed."
 
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