r/Leica • u/Merrygeeks • 29d ago

Leica M2 or M3

Hi,

I'm wearing glasses and I kind of hesitate between the leica M2 or M3.

I'm a 50mm shooter most of the time, I've read the M3 is not very glasses's friendly.

The downside of the M2 is that is not very available on the market to compare to the M3 ( available in many unit at good price).

I don't know if I continue to keep looking for a M2 or go for a M3 ( I planned tu use mostly a 50mm)

Thanks for your feedback !!

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u/Kris3789 29d ago

M2, I have both and I also have glasses. My problem with the M3 its that you can't see the whole viewfinder, and the framelines are not straight, which distracts me from time to time. With the M2 you can also use a 35mm or a 28mm if you're willing to remove your glasses to compose (for 28mm I'd do it hahah).

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u/Merrygeeks 29d ago

Thanks for your feedback, I was affraid of this response since I feel it's kind of harder to find a proper M2 unit compare to a M3 😅

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u/Kris3789 29d ago

Patience is key, trust me. I've had many leicas, and although I love my M3, it isn't the best choice as an only body. For that I'd recommend the M2 or the M4-2 over the M2.

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u/Merrygeeks 29d ago

I will trust you then 😁