Nikon F2as or Leica R6

John Koehrer · Oct 18, 2006

I would think that it comes down to whether you want or need the 100% VF, interchangeable finders, fast motor, mirror lockup and a vast selection of lenses. Or. A slightly smaller body Very bright 96% (appx) VF, winder, rather than motor and a limited selection of very fine lenses

Doug Hook · Oct 19, 2006

I've never had any F2 experience, or Leica. However, in 1978 I bought a Nikon FM which had been thoroughly knocked about over the years and has never failed. It has however, had a couple of services / clean ups which I think is money well spent. Although it was very much a poor man's F2 or F3 at the time, it is very hard to fault.

I imagine the F2 to be potentially even more robust, a classic I would have thought? I could well be tempted myself!

Hope that helps?

asiafish · Jun 5, 2013

R6 is a delight.

jochen · Jun 5, 2013

Hello,
if you decide for Leica, take the latest model R 6.2, it has 1/2000 sec. The viewfinder of the R 6 is superb and brighter than the F 2 AS. The F 2 is much louder than a Leica R.

jjphoto · Jun 5, 2013

I've always considered that kind of thing from the opposite perspective, ie I've chosen the lenses and then a camera I like, not the other way around.

I've had Nikons for many years, very nice, no issues, but I was happy to replace all of them with Leica R and have never looked back.

If budget is the main priority then choose Nikon.

If lenses are the main priority then choose Leica R, but don't waste your time by skimping on the cheapest lenses because the latest lenses are generally superior to the early versions and you do need to be very selective.

sharperstill · Jun 5, 2013

asiafish said:
R6 is a delight.

+1

Spicy · Jun 6, 2013

you guys realize this thread is almost 7 years old, right?

E. von Hoegh · Jun 7, 2013

jjphoto said:
I've always considered that kind of thing from the opposite perspective, ie I've chosen the lenses and then a camera I like, not the other way around.

I've had Nikons for many years, very nice, no issues, but I was happy to replace all of them with Leica R and have never looked back.

If budget is the main priority then choose Nikon.

If lenses are the main priority then choose Leica R, but don't waste your time by skimping on the cheapest lenses because the latest lenses are generally superior to the early versions and you do need to be very selective.

This may be the only commonsensical advice I've ever heard regarding Leicas!!

Mustafa Umut Sarac · Jun 7, 2013

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Dinesh · Jun 7, 2013

Mustafa Umut Sarac said:
There is a anonym here , empty can makes lots of noise.

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E. von Hoegh · Jun 7, 2013

Dinesh said:
Moscow is free, the firebirds are go!

I like apples cooked in turpentine...

chip j · Jun 8, 2013

I heard from my Manhatten friend, a NYC pro, that, some yrs ago, a husband & wife prfessional photo team had their Leica Rs refined by a repairman--something to do with the shape of the aperture blades & something (can't remember what} in the body. They got significantly sharper results.

Vilk · Jun 8, 2013

chip j said:
I heard from my Manhatten friend, a NYC pro, that, some yrs ago, a husband & wife prfessional photo team had their Leica Rs refined by a repairman--something to do with the shape of the aperture blades & something (can't remember what} in the body. They got significantly sharper results.

they must have had them replaced with F2 guts!

E. von Hoegh · Jun 8, 2013

chip j said:
I heard from my Manhatten friend, a NYC pro, that, some yrs ago, a husband & wife prfessional photo team had their Leica Rs refined by a repairman--something to do with the shape of the aperture blades & something (can't remember what} in the body. They got significantly sharper results.

I heard that the entire British royal family was not human, that in fact they are lizard-type aliens in human guise.

chip j · Jun 8, 2013

I've heard that too, from a friend that listens to Coast-to-Coast.

E. von Hoegh · Jun 8, 2013

chip j said:
I've heard that too, from a friend that listens to Coast-to-Coast.

That's where I heard it, years ago. I believe it was David Eich.

Nikon F2as or Leica R6

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