Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Using 60mm filter size lenses
From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 14:43:58 -0400
References: <Pine.LNX.4.20.0009200930560.12405-100000@delphi.unh.edu>

I never noticed the viewfinder cutoffs until it was pointed out to me on
the LUG.  I think you will get used to it.  Just don't try and compare the
M6 view with that of an SLR.    Apples and oranges.

Dan C.

At 01:11 PM 20-09-00 -0400, Peter Shier wrote:
>I tried a Summilux-M 75/1.4 on my M6 TTL 0.85, and although it is a
>fantastic lens, I decided to return it because I could not stand the loss of
>the lower right corner of the viewfinder. I was strictly an SLR person
>before this (Nikon F3, N80) and losing TTL viewing was one thing, but losing
>a 1/4 of the viewfinder was a bit much for me.
>
>I am using a Summicron-M 50/2 now and loving it (amazingly sharp) but I'd
>also like to try a Noctilux. I am afraid of the same problem with its 60mm
>filter size. Am I missing something here, or is this just something that you
>all live with?

In reply to: Message from Andrew Moore <moore@delphi.unh.edu> ([Leica] 35mm bokeh sample images)