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The matrix I prepared did not not show up. What I meant was:

M6 uses M-H and Leitz glass
KH RF uses the M-H lens only
The CV can be used in either bodies
 
I would like get a second hand M6 ttl .72. Does anyone know where I can get one for a good price? I would also like to get a starter lens. Should I get a 35mm or 50mm? What is the difference between summicron and summilux?
 
Hi Ann

If you are in the UK, you can try jonathanharris.co.uk who has a good selection of quality M's, or fieldgrass and gale, who specialises in Leicas. As for lenses, it depends on what you shoot usually, a 35mm is a good all rounder, personally I have a 50mm, but some might find this a bit restrictive.
 
Ann,

I only know about NYC Leica dealers.

About your lens question: my first and only Leica lens so far is a 50mm summicron f/2 which I use on a .72 M6/ttl. The lens is a recent one (about 2 years old) and is extremely sharp. I've been very happy with its performance with color film, and it is the best lens I've ever used for black and white.

I had a similar question 50mm vs. 35mm and summilux vs. summicron. Although the 50mm will be my prime lens, I do a lot of shooting on the streets of New York. This is where the limitation of the 50mm really shows up. It's very hard to get some of the compositions I want while working in a spontaneous way. The area of coverage is too small. While, I can get closer to the subjects, the result is that I make myself apparent as a photographer. I would say if you're wanting to do street scenes, go with the 35mm. If a wider area of coverage isn't crucial, the 50mm summicron is great.

As to summicron vs. summilux, I'd have to ask whether a little more aperture is worth the additional $800 to $1,000. I think that's the difference between a 50mm summicron and a 50 mm summilux. The f/2 is fast enough for me in most circumstances. You can always use fast films. I've borrowed a friends 35mm summicron f/2 and would recommend it highly. It performs extremely well and is 1/2 the price a a summilux...and it's a lot lighter, which is something to consider as well if you're going to be walking around with it all day.
 
Thank you Steve and Bryan for your recommendations. I think I will try to get a second hand 35mm Summicron. Ann
 
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