MP3 set (50lux ASPH) vs original M3 black + 50lux pre-ASPH

[hteasley]

LOL, the value of digital M camera will decrease much faster than film M..
so.. IMHO, shooting them is better than using digital M..

Shooting them puts wear and scratches on them.

 

[peter_n]

MP3 has the meter as Gabor says, but also 35mm frame lines. A great camera for walking around with. The BP 50/1.4 ASPH doesn't have the focus tab if that matters...

+1. The MP3 has the same framelines as an M2 so it's preferable to any M3. All it is is a gussied up MP and actually I think there are quite a few users. As Bob says it's a great carry-round.

 

[ark8012]

Do you need a meter ? MP3, if not M3 ....

Oh.. I have used M2, M3, and M4 only.. never had M bodies with meter before... but it might be easier to shoot if meter is built-in...

 

[peter_n]

The meters in Leicas are very accurate.

 

[jonmanjiro]

Hi Noah

Lemme guess... you already have both these sets but cannot decide which one to break out of the display case and put to use?

 

[ark8012]

Hi Noah

Lemme guess... you already have both these sets but cannot decide which one to break out of the display case and put to use?

Hi, Jon

That would be my dream..

 

[nobbylon]

The choice is meter or not, simple. They are both very capable lenses.
I don't understand why anyone would not use a BP M3 or an MP3. They are not one off's and their value although high is not that much more than a digital version.
If anyone has to question whether or not they will use it or not then IMHO they shouldn't be buying it BUT I do understand that there are people who just desire things to own and look at.
I'd have either happily but I'm not a fan of M3's because of the finder so I'd prefer the MP3.

 

[maitani]

M3 + pre without doubt for me

 

[kyte]

Both cameras are good, but I prefer BP M3 and pre-ASPH lens more (although the ASPH is nice I find it has too much contrast)

 

[Pioneer]

Nice problem to have. Either one will work very well. Since you have never worked with an in-camera meter before it might be nice to use the MP3.

 

[taemo]

The choice is meter or not, simple. They are both very capable lenses.
I don't understand why anyone would not use a BP M3 or an MP3. They are not one off's and their value although high is not that much more than a digital version.
If anyone has to question whether or not they will use it or not then IMHO they shouldn't be buying it BUT I do understand that there are people who just desire things to own and look at.
I'd have either happily but I'm not a fan of M3's because of the finder so I'd prefer the MP3.

+1 how is this any different than buying and shooting a Monochrom or M240?

 

[Damaso]

I have and use the 50 pre-asph. I really like the way it renders. If you want a sharper lens then go for the Asph...

 

[KM-25]

for actual use, it does not f***ing matter.

Ummm....actually Mr. Attitude, it does matter.

I had the MP3 kit, while nice I just did not like the .72 frame lines for the 50, so after using the snot out of it, I sold it. I now only use one Leica and one lens and that is an M3 with a 50 Asph, that combo with a .92 VF is what I consider to be perfect.

 

[madNbad]

M3, 50 pre ASPH hard to beat a combination that has worked for the last sixty years.