Leica 111G or 111F?

[pdx138]

I bought the IIIg because I thought I would still want one if I bought a IIIf. I'll never know if the IIIf would have satisfied me, but I know I'm very happy with my choice and don't find myself wanting an f.

With the CV 28/35 mini finder, it has great framelines for every focal length I shoot. All still smaller than an M even with the finder. I find it really easy to focus with the magnified rangefinder and really easy to frame with the bright, clear, built in frames.

I got a nice user for a reasonable price and its getting a lot more use - more brass than when I bought it. But I wouldn't want it just sitting on the shelf.

I'm sure you'll get a lot of enjoyment out of any screw mount Leica. They aren't even that hard to load once you are used to it. I just don't fly with mine because I can't carry on my Swiss Army Knife for cutting film leaders...

 

[HuubL]

The post-war IIIc are said to have a lesser quality chrome and indeed many show pitting and partial chrome loss, as if the chrome was painted on. I can see it on my 1949 IIIc. Although the IIIc is pretty nice, with not much chrome loss, it's no comparison with the IIIf. Also, my IIIf's shutter is a lot smoother than my IIIc's, but that may be due to a CLA.

 

[sircarl]

David,

The CV 50mm viewfinder may be "way cheaper" than the Leica SBOOI finder if it's used. But new the CV costs (at CameraQuest) $128 -- which is about what I just paid on eBay for a good quality SBOOI. I've seen them going for less, but not much less.

 

[Big Hairy Bee]

David,

The CV 50mm viewfinder may be "way cheaper" than the Leica SBOOI finder if it's used. But new the CV costs (at CameraQuest) $128 -- which is about what I just paid on eBay for a good quality SBOOI. I've seen them going for less, but not much less.

I bought a SBOOI from KEH for $130ish. It it like new and came with a case. I have seen SBOOI's go for less on the Bay.

 

[Dralowid]

If you want an inexpensive, late ltm, don't forget IIf r/d. (IIf b/d is harder to find)

Easily found, often in excellent condition and how often do you use slow speeds anyway?

Michael

 

[lxmike]

The trouble with reading past threads is that they bring on GAS attacks, a IIIG is now on its way to me

 

[a.noctilux]

Nice old thread, thanks.

IIIg then if it's the last screw mount Leica.
not IIIG 😉
exists also IIIa (Model G)

The trouble with screw mount Leica that no model type is marked on the camera 😛.