Talk to me about CV screw mount lenses (show me pics too!)

[back alley]

i quite like my r4a and would be satisfied it were my only camera.
i plan to get an r3a in the future.
i have owned an m4-p and an m3, both very nice heavy cameras, well made etc.
i'm still happy with the bessas though.
joe

 

[ferider]

Hey Roland,

if you could point me in the direction of a (Leica) M body priced similar to a Bessa R2* - R4*, I will buy it. I think I have looked around at internet sources and prices for something not beat up is much more than a CV Bessa.

Maybe I'm too picky?

OK, Thardy. Will give a HU next time I see one for less than US 540.
Will most likely be an M2. Best Leica anyways 🙂

Cheers,

Roland.

PS: just noticed that here are two SS M3s for US 575 each, this does come pretty close:
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost-classifieds/showproduct.php?product=8527

 

[Anupam]

The longer rangefinder baselength of the M series is a distinct advantage.

Bessa T!

Built-in framelines are overrated.

 

[Bingley]

Hey Roland,

if you could point me in the direction of a (Leica) M body priced similar to a Bessa R2* - R4*, I will buy it. I think I have looked around at internet sources and prices for something not beat up is much more than a CV Bessa.

Maybe I'm too picky?

Hi Thardy --

I'm beginning to follow M2 prices (w/ the thought of acquiring one at some point in 2008). In the last week or so, a couple of decent-looking ones have sold on ebay for around $500. For example, this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320197421303&_trksid=p3907.m32&_trkparms=tab%3DWatching

There was one that sold a day or so later for under $500. There may be other good reasons to favor a Bessa R2* or R3* over a clean, used Leica M, but price no longer appears to be a distinguishing factor.

 

[Ron (Netherlands)]

To me it seems that, although I realy like Voigtländers old class cameras (I got 3 of them, all are Bessas), the new bassas have a too narrow rangefinderbase. Therefore I would go for a Leica, Hexar, Zeiss and - though lacking a build in meter - Zorki.

Happy New Year from the Netherlands

 

[Thardy]

I kick myself for missing the two M3s in the classifieds. Oh well, you snooze you lose.

 

[Haigh]

CV 28mm 1.9 user

CV 28mm 1.9 user

Hi All,

I've been reading my eye out on Leicas and RFs and have come to the conclusion that my best bet is the Bessa/VC system. I love the Leica "mystique" but I'm not willing to pay the premium for it, especially with a built in meter. I've been intrigued by the reviews of the screw mount VC lenses that I've read and would love to hear of other experiences and see some shots if you have some to share from these lenses. I'm most interested in the 15mm, 21mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 75mm lengths.

Thanks in advance for any info and Happy New Year!

Jim

Yes, the CV 1.9 is large and even cuts off a corner when looking through the viewfinder of my M4-P but I can compensate OK for that. I process and print b&w myself and only rarely can I bring out the full subtlety of my Leica lenses so my 28mm 1.9 CV is fine for me. I cannot justify buying the Leica equivalent and even then I would have to consistently see better b&w prints from it which, given the way I shoot might rarely or never happen. The Ultron is a fine lens. Try to see prints or slides, as viewing images on a monitor might not be helpful.

Hope this helps,

Gary Haigh, Australia