New to the rangefinder

[Shane Martin]

Hi all,

New to the forum.

I've just purchased a Leica M6. I've been doing SLR photography for years. I'm looking for a good book to introduce me to rangefinder photography. The book need not be Leica specific - just a good introductory text.

p.s. I'm thinking of getting the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm as a "starter" lens - thoughts?

Thanks for the help.

[oftheherd]

Can't help you on a book, but welcome to the forums.

[Roger Hicks]

What are you expecting from a book? I mean, I wrote one -- go to my site, below -- but I'm not sure what you want to know.

Personally I'd go for a Sonnar-C for a 50, but I prefer the size and the look. Again, what sort of pics do you want to shoot?

And, indeed, welcome to the forum.

Cheers,

Roger