Bessa R2S or ... ?

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angeloks

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Hi,

I just got myself a Millenium Nikkor. I've ordered an Amedeo Nikon S to Leica M adapter to use it on my M4-2. But now, I'm thinking that I want some on-board metering. I've been considering to get a Leica M6 x0.85, but it's out of my price range for now.

I've been thinking of getting a Bessa R2S to use it for now and later I would get the M6. Uncluttered VF, metering, back-door film loading are the main advantages that I see on the R2S. I also like the 'à la' SP big window and that chrome rewind crank. The Millenium Nikkor is my only RF lens left. Maybe, I should just be getting the R3M and use it with my Amedeo adapter?

For what I see, people are not really enjoying the R2S. Anybody likes it?

Regards,
 
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I have the R2S and I tend to use it with the slower films as it requires less "brain work" for exposures. With 400 film, "sunny F 16" works after decades of doing it - but having to "rethink" exposures tend to slow me down.
Cameraquest has that great deal with a R2S and the 50f3.5 Heliar. It is a great deal, as you get a stunning performer for slow film with the that lens and the "low light" special with the Millennium 50! Later you can add a 35/85 combination anyway.
The R2S finder is about as good as it gets with a Nikon Rf camera. Less cluttered than the SP and the added bonus of built in metering.
 
Like Tom And Nikon Kiu point out the R2S with the Heliar Lens available from the Bar Tender is a great deal.
 
If you have already bought the Amedeo Adapter, a used Bessa R2 is also possible. Might cost a bit less, and takes M-Mount lenses.

Otherwise, you will probably want to sell the Adapter- usually means a loss on it.
 
Thank you all for your inputs. The Bessas are indeed fine cameras. I prefer the look of the R2S over the R2A/M. I guess I'll give the R2S a try!
 
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