[Leica] CV15 on M8 - viewfinder?

[leica at dmason.net (Dave Mason)]

Clive Moss <clive.moss@gmail.com> writes:

> Oddly enough, I received the  CV 21mm finder this morning (along with
> a 21mm CV :-). The image size in the viewfinder is the same as the
> 15mm VF, but the total view is cut off compared to the 15mm VF.
> So, I put the 21mm VF on the M8, and tried to line up the frame lines
> in the 21mm VF with recognizable objects. Because I wear glasses I was
> unable to see both sides at the same time, but as I would expect the
> 15mm on the M8 captures a slightly wider view than the 21mm
> viewfinder.
> See http://www.flickr.com/gp/69738377@N00/5q41C1
> The pink lines are at about the frame of the 21mm VF.
> Now all I need is a decent 28mm and I am complete. I see another CV
> lens in my future.



Thanks for that test Clive - that's actually pretty good. At least
close enough for rock and roll.


Dave