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Hey everyone, was poking around and came across the Bessa R/R2 and other Bessa variants. I was curious what people's opinions are for a good low cost starting kit?
I was thinking of getting a Bessa R2 or R2M with something along the lines of the 35 1.4 or 35 2.5. I already know I like the 35mm FL and think it would be a great start, then later add on a 50 of some sort and maybe a 90, but perhaps not. I was reading the 35 2.5 is a great lens, but I was thinking that the 1.4 is not horribly more expensive, so perhaps it would be good to get the extra 1 1/2 stops or extra in case it is ever needed.
What 50mm would be a recommended choice? I was thinking maybe one of the collapsible 50mm's?
Any thoughts or recommendations? I was thinking an R2 would be a better choice, if I decide I ever want to keep on shooting with rangefinders more, and go with a Leica M series in the future or Leica M mount lenses.
From what I am seeing, the Bessa's are not all that cheap anymore, and brand new they are commanding prices of $600+ Is this worth the money still vs, say a used Leica M4 or M6?
I currently own an Olympus 35SP, and while I like it, I would like a rangefinder with the capability to change around lenses.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice!
I was thinking of getting a Bessa R2 or R2M with something along the lines of the 35 1.4 or 35 2.5. I already know I like the 35mm FL and think it would be a great start, then later add on a 50 of some sort and maybe a 90, but perhaps not. I was reading the 35 2.5 is a great lens, but I was thinking that the 1.4 is not horribly more expensive, so perhaps it would be good to get the extra 1 1/2 stops or extra in case it is ever needed.
What 50mm would be a recommended choice? I was thinking maybe one of the collapsible 50mm's?
Any thoughts or recommendations? I was thinking an R2 would be a better choice, if I decide I ever want to keep on shooting with rangefinders more, and go with a Leica M series in the future or Leica M mount lenses.
From what I am seeing, the Bessa's are not all that cheap anymore, and brand new they are commanding prices of $600+ Is this worth the money still vs, say a used Leica M4 or M6?
I currently own an Olympus 35SP, and while I like it, I would like a rangefinder with the capability to change around lenses.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice!
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