Let's see your Leica M

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what is the adapter? is it rangefinder coupled?
 
They only made 1000 of the UC-Hex? I believe they also made a silver version, right?

Compared to the normal M-Hex, the UC version seems to be a lot smaller, which is always nice.
 
digitaldave said:
Who cares if it's worth any more than a regular M4, it's beautiful camera :).
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Just as curiosity, I've asked DAG how much would the three M3 levers cost (wouldn't bother to change the rewind lever), it'd be roughly $250, considering used parts.

I had an M3 advance lever installed on my M6 (which I later sold) after using an M3 for a while and getting to like the all metal lever. Nowadays I have an M4 and I enjoy the plastic tip lever. my pocket enjoys that too!
 
Wes. said:
They only made 1000 of the UC-Hex? I believe they also made a silver version, right?

Compared to the normal M-Hex, the UC version seems to be a lot smaller, which is always nice.
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Yes but the UC has a min focus distance of 0.9M i believe, whereas the M is 0.7M, which is quite a difference.
 
Wes. said:
They only made 1000 of the UC-Hex? I believe they also made a silver version, right?

Compared to the normal M-Hex, the UC version seems to be a lot smaller, which is always nice.
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Wes, the first LTM 35mm Hex was silver and not UC coated. All the UC versions are black painted. I have never seen a silver one, but I think it would be the same size and have a more vintage look to the images. This lens is very small, on the scale of a 35mm/2,5 Skopar. The M-Hexanon 35mm F2.0 is a lot larger.
 
leicashot said:
Yes but the UC has a min focus distance of 0.9M i believe, whereas the M is 0.7M, which is quite a difference.
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Ah... That would probably be a deal breaker for me.

gdi said:
Wes, the first LTM 35mm Hex was silver and not UC coated. All the UC versions are black painted. I have never seen a silver one, but I think it would be the same size and have a more vintage look to the images. This lens is very small, on the scale of a 35mm/2,5 Skopar. The M-Hexanon 35mm F2.0 is a lot larger.
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Thanks for the info. I look forward to seeing some of your pictures taken with this lens. :)
 
It's interesting that a lot of people say that the extra 8" or so of minimum distance is a big deal. I don't think I use a wide angle at such close distances often or at all. In what situations do you guys find it critical to have the closer distance?

Maybe I'll find that it is a problem as I use the lens more, I don't know.
 
gdi said:
In what situations do you guys find it critical to have the closer distance?
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On public transportation like buses for example. Actually any scene where you're cheek by jowl with lots of other people; lines, parties, pubs, sports events, concerts and so on. It's why I sold my UC Hexanon, that and the tiny tab.
 
peter_n said:
On public transportation like buses for example. Actually any scene where you're cheek by jowl with lots of other people; lines, parties, pubs, sports events, concerts and so on. It's why I sold my UC Hexanon, that and the tiny tab.
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I usually don't voluntarily venture into crowds of that density, but it still seems the 8 inch difference would be insignificant. Though, I guess if that is one's specialty a few inches may prove critical.

Anyway, this is OT, thanks for the explanation!
 
Thanks, all I need is the viewfinder cleared of dust, and a new camera leather, probably vulcanit, put on it and I don't think I need any other camera, ever. That camera and lens is just perfect, to me anyway.
 
Here is what I am currently shooting.
M6 which has been CLA'd by Tajika-San in Tokyo. The movement is the smoothest I have ever felt.
Summilux 35mm ASPH final version. Not bad, I would prefer the floating element version though.
 

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