Leica IIIg and Voigtlander Ultron 35/1.7

[alexbuga]

I want to buy a good IIIg body (is it worth it ?) and mount my 35mm Ultron on it.

Besides the 35mm viewfinder, Do I need to adjust the rangefinder arm or something ?

Thanks guys.

 

[januaryman]

i tried an older Leica and decided the Canon P, also LTM, was better for me. 1:1 viewfinder, easier to load, easier to focus, not as squinty, reliable, but not a Leica. Depends why you want a Leica IIIg, I guess. For the technical aspects, I leave it to others, but an educated guess tells me it'll be fine, as I have that lens and use it on my Canon P.

 

[alexbuga]

I have a Leica M4-2 body, but I also love the IIIg. I was thinking of trading the M for the IIIg at Leicashop.com . That's why I was asking.

I have a '54 Zorki 1c right now, but I don't have so much trust in it. But I love the look and feel of it , hence the lust for the IIIg.

 

[brainwood]

Hi

I use a IIIg as my main camera now and I find it joy to use. The large viewfinder with it's
brightlines for 50 and 90 is much brighter and clearer than the previous III models. I use a range of Voigtlander lenses with mine and the combination of old stlye ergonomics and modern aspherical lenses works well for me . The 35 ultron is one of my favourites mounted on the IIIg and works very well no adjustment is required for any leica or voigtlander lenses. I use a small Helios external multifinder which gives brightlines for 35.
The only real downside for the IIIg is the price but if you shop around you should find a good one for about the same price as an M3

chris

 

[xayraa33]

I do not see the need and extra expense for the IIIg if you are are going to mostly use a 35mm lens that would still require a separate 35 VF.
A IIIf or IIIc body with good rf contrast is all that would be needed for the Barnack experience with a CV 35mm lens.
The price of a user IIIg body alone would more than cover the price of a Leica IIIf plus the CV lens together.

 

[brainwood]

I do not see the need and extra expense for the IIIg if you are are going to mostly use a 35mm lens that would still require a separate 35 VF.
A IIIf or IIIc body with good rf contrast is all that would be needed for the Barnack experience with a CV 35mm lens.

A very good point I'd have to agree with. The IIIg really only has an advantage with a 50 or 90 mm lens

Chris

 

[furcafe]

Why would you need to adjust the RF arm? I'm not familiar w/the CV 35/1.7, but if it focuses closer than the IIIg's minimum focus distance (1m) then you just have to keep that in mind when focusing in that range, i.e., just remember that the RF patch will stop moving once you're closer than 1m.

Re: the lack of 35mm framelines: w/the IIIg you could guesstimate using the entire VF, including the area outside the 50mm frames (though that's closer to 40mm).

Do I need to adjust the rangefinder arm or something ?

 

[payasam]

If only a 35mm lens is to be used with it, a IIIg offers nothing that earlier Leica screw bodies don't have.

 

[brainwood]

The concensus seems to be that if you only use the ultron then a IIIc of IIIf would make more sense but......

Theres no accounting for GAS

Chris

 

[alexbuga]

Thanks guys for the replies.

Wow Chris.. That looks awesome !

 

[Krosya]

I'd get a Canon 7 or similar and wouldnt bother with Leica - that is if you want to have a good practical camera/lens to use. If you are a collector - thats a different story.

 

[Tikkis]

Theres no accounting for GAS

Chris

Sorry being a complete ignoramus, but what's GAS?

Tikkis (bliipin' foreigner)

 

[alexbuga]

@Krosya - I want THAT particular model of Leica 😀

@Tikkis - GAS = Gear Acquisition Syndrome 😀

 

[januaryman]

@Krosya - I want THAT particular model of Leica 😀

Well then you must buy one. That was easy! I use that same rationale and completely understand. Many here do, as well, I'm sure.