finder perspective

[paul@research.att.com (Paul Krzyzanowski)]

I'm confused. The perspective is a function of your vantage point, not
the focal length. If you consider only the area within the frame lines
for your lens, the viewed image should be exactly the same as the image
you'll see in your Nikon's finder.  The difference is that with the
Leica finder you'll see (depending on the lens) more of the scene outside
the frame lines. That can be either an aid or a distraction.

Paul
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> In my transitions between Nikon reflex and Leica M, I have to adjust to
> the fact that perspective is different. On one hand, the reflex viewfinder
> displays objects in the perspective of the focal length of the attached
> lens (e.g. wide angle lenses show wide angle perspective). What ways to
> people compensate for the fact that the Leica M viewfinder, though framing
> accurately, displays only the perspective of a 40-50mm lens. That is, the
> perspective of the finder image cannot change to match, for example, a
> 28mm or 135mm lens. I wonder if I compose differently with my M6's 35mm/2
> Summicron M vs. my Nikon FM's 35/2 Nikor?