leicamode
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Hi all,
I am thinking of acquiring an M6 TTL 0.85 and was wondering if the framelines would be brought up correctly if I used Wide Angle lenses on it. (ie. 15mm/21mm/25mm).
The following article suggests that the most optimum range for a 0.85x magnification would be 75mm-135mm.
Has anyone out there used an assortment of 35mm or 50mm successfully on a 0.85x magnification leica?
Thanks for your input.
Below is the article on Classic or High Eye-Point or High-Magnification?
I am thinking of acquiring an M6 TTL 0.85 and was wondering if the framelines would be brought up correctly if I used Wide Angle lenses on it. (ie. 15mm/21mm/25mm).
The following article suggests that the most optimum range for a 0.85x magnification would be 75mm-135mm.
Has anyone out there used an assortment of 35mm or 50mm successfully on a 0.85x magnification leica?
Thanks for your input.
Below is the article on Classic or High Eye-Point or High-Magnification?
Currently Leica offers three versions of the M6 with different magnifications: 0.58, 0.72 and 0.85. The most recent addition is the 0.58. The question why 0.58 and not 0.6 can be simply answered. The ratio of the focal length of 35mm and 28mm is identical to the ratio of 0.72 to 0.58. There is one obvious difference between the 0.58 version and the other versions. The 0.58 has framelines for 28, 35, 50, 75 and 90. My testing of this body shows a very easy to use finder, that is very clear, has excellently clear and crisp framelines and a very clean rangefinder spot. While not completely flarefree under bad conditions, it is improved when compared to the 0.72 and 0.85 versions. The new finder allows for quite relaxed viewing and should be seriously considered by anyone who will use the M-body for hours at a stretch. An additional nice point is the fact that the redoubtable 24mm lens can be used with the 0.58 finder: the outer mask of the finder is approximately the angle of view of the 24mm lens. THis feature is best used wwithout wearing spectacles.
Accuracy of the new finder is without any doubt good enough for even the Noctilux and all 1.4 designs, up to the 75mm. The outstanding Apo-Summicron-M 2/90 ASPH can also be used without reservation.
Which one to choose is of course a matter of personal preferences. Some guidelines follow:
If you wish to buy only one body and do not envisage the use of the redoubtable 135mm and you are inclined to use primarily the wide angle lenses, buy the 0.58.
If you prefer the focal lengths from 28 to 90 and have occasional need of the 135, the 0.72 may be the best choice.
If you need the highest accuracy in focussing and you do use the 75 to 135mm frequently, buy the 0.85.
If you need or can afford two bodies, the choice would be the 0.58 and the 0.85.
Most frequently used lenses One body, preferred choice One body, possible choice Additional body Most used lenses up to 90* 0.58 0.72 0.85 28, Tri-Elmar, 90 up to 135* 0.72 0.72 depends on use of lenses 35, 50, 75, 90 35 to 135* 0.85 0.72 0.58 50, 75, 90, 135 *21 and 24 have additional finders