Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/03/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Recalling an American photography mag. which measured this, the 50mm lenses show 98% (better than most SLRs) at closest focusing distance, with less at infinity, i.e. you have a margin of error which gives you more on the negative. Not sure about the 35 and 135 lenses. Jem - -----Original Message----- From: John Hudson [SMTP:xyyc@home.com] I have a single wind M3 body, s/n 101****, dating to November 1960. Can anyone please tell me what proportion of the area captured on the negative / transparency is actually seen through the brightline viewfinder? Is this proportion the same for any lens mounted? I have a 42.5mm 35/1.4 Summilux with bug eyes, a 43mm 50/1.4 Summilux, a 90/2.8 Elmarit, and a 135/2.8 Elmarit with bug eyes. Thanks John Hudson