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In terms of pure selection, there are simply far more options for the M3 than the SP, so the M3 is the clear winner here. I might even agree that in specific periods in the past, Nikkor lenses were superior to anything you could mount to the M3, but again, that’s not what I’m judging here. I’m being very careful here not to suggest that M-mount lenses are superior to Nikon lenses, as over 100 years of history proves that Nikon (then Nippon Kogaku) was an excellent lens maker. New Leica M-mount lenses are still being created today such as this partial selection as seen on Leica’s current day US site. Furthermore, M39 screw mount lenses can be used perfectly with a Leica M adapter without sacrificing any functionality on the M3, further adding to the selection available. The Nikon S-mount, which is almost identical to the original Zeiss-Ikon Contax mount, has not seen a new lens made in quite some time.
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Of all the categories in this showdown, lens selection is probably the easiest one to score in favor of the Leica M3 as the mount is still used today and new lenses are still being made for it. But of course, two cameras that look very similar on paper may not always come out so close in use. Looking at the specs, it is clear the two cameras were meant to compete with each other, which is exactly why this showdown is being done in the first place. But this is the Internet, where people love making lists and insist there must be a best of everything, so here’s my best attempt to determine the best 35mm rangefinder comparing the two best options I could think of. Both cameras are worthy of their inclusion at the top of many people’s lists because quite simply, they both deserve it.
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Holding and shooting either a Leica M3 or Nikon SP is an amazing experience. I’ll also give the disclaimer that I consider myself a fan of both cameras. The Leica M3 came first, beating out the Nikon S2 which was the model before the SP, so you could say the SP had a bit of an advantage as Nippon Kogaku was able to see what they were up against, whereas Leitz’s release of the M3 came unexpectedly and without any real competition to compare themselves to.Īs I type this, I am well aware of the immense popularity of both of these models, along with the huge number of people who strongly love one model over another, and I am certain at least a few people won’t make it to the end of this Showdown without repeatedly stabbing their Mike Eckman voodoo doll™! The Leica M3 and Nikon SP aren’t just two cameras that collectors today like to compare, they also competed against each other in the 1950s when each was released. The reason for these two models on the tops of so many people’s lists is that they are both verygood cameras, made by two verygood companies, at a period of tremendous innovation in the industry. With the exception of "Editorial use only" photos (which can only be used in editorial projects and can't be modified), the possibilities are limitless.When someone asks the question “What is the ‘best’ 35mm rangefinder ever made?”, a great number of responses will likely include either the Leica M3 or the Nikon SP.
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