Andrew Sowerby
Well-known
Again, if you have an opportunity, try and handle both magnifications before you buy. If that's not an option, I think there's a comparison between the three magnifications on the Leica site.
Superdan138
Established
I did it.....I put the money down on an immaculate Black M6 .72 classic. i will be using this with the cron 35mm f/2 lens I just bought. Thanks to all and I will hopefully post some pics once I get them in and up.
-Dan
-Dan
Andrew Sowerby
Well-known
That's a very good combo. I think the .72 magnification is a good choice. It's the most versatile.
Vin Vermier
Member
Congratulations on two very sound choices. You will be satisfied with that combo, and with the .72x you'll be able to add to your lens arsenal without needing to buy another body. Of course, a collection always starts with one body and one lens... Enjoy!
Vin
Vin
Superdan138
Established
What would be a smart 2nd lens down the road? Any opinions.....
-Dan
-Dan
Andrew Sowerby
Well-known
It depends what you want to take pictures of. If you plan on taking pictures of people, consider a 50mm or even a 75mm. If you tend more toward landscapes or street, you could go wider than 35mm, but 28mm is pretty close and for anything wider you'll need a different body or to use an external viewfinder.
I personally really like the combo of 35mm and 50mm. I think that each is very versatile, but they are definitely different enough to make things interesting. Plus, there are lots of top-notch 50mm lenses that are relatively inexpensive (Hexanon, Planar, pre-ASPH Summicron).
I personally really like the combo of 35mm and 50mm. I think that each is very versatile, but they are definitely different enough to make things interesting. Plus, there are lots of top-notch 50mm lenses that are relatively inexpensive (Hexanon, Planar, pre-ASPH Summicron).
Paul Jenkin
Well-known
Next best lens.....
Next best lens.....
I also have an M6 classic .72x and bought a Canadian Cron-M/f2. These are a great match and I've loved using them for almost every genre from portrait to landscape.
However, I recommend two more lenses. For portraits, the CV 75mm f2.5. Not too bulky, excellent optics, nice build quality and an absolute bargain - especially if you're not likely to use it more than 10% of the time.
Second option, mainly for landscapes and street / indoor shots is the CV 28mm f1.9. Again not too bulky, optically excellent really quick if you need low-light capabilities.
There are loads of these around and you should be able to pick them both up for around $300 to $350 each. There's also a ready market for these lenses a they represent superb value for money when compared to Leica and Zeiss equivalents. Which focal length you go for first will depend on what you want to do with them.
Happy shooting...
PJ.
Next best lens.....
I also have an M6 classic .72x and bought a Canadian Cron-M/f2. These are a great match and I've loved using them for almost every genre from portrait to landscape.
However, I recommend two more lenses. For portraits, the CV 75mm f2.5. Not too bulky, excellent optics, nice build quality and an absolute bargain - especially if you're not likely to use it more than 10% of the time.
Second option, mainly for landscapes and street / indoor shots is the CV 28mm f1.9. Again not too bulky, optically excellent really quick if you need low-light capabilities.
There are loads of these around and you should be able to pick them both up for around $300 to $350 each. There's also a ready market for these lenses a they represent superb value for money when compared to Leica and Zeiss equivalents. Which focal length you go for first will depend on what you want to do with them.
Happy shooting...
PJ.