Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] A new VF magnifier?
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 08:02:44 -0400
References: <200108280141.VAA13869@tigercat.nyfir.pwj.com>

No, Rei, the implication is that Leitz had cranked out a fabulous -
fabulously expensive - new lens, and whether or not the .72 mag finder
was or is really adequate for critical focusing at any distance at all
was and is the buyer's problem, not Leitz/Leicas. Quite obviously, the
shallower the depth of field, the more critical rangefinder
magnification becomes. And in 1976 there were still plenty of people
still using M3s as their body of choice.

B. D.

Rei Shinozuka wrote:
> 
> i meant available new from the factory.
> 
> the last m3 was produced in 1966
> serial # 1,164,865 according to rogliatti.  the first f1.2 aspheric
> noctilux appeared in 1966, and the f1.0 noctilux in 1976, as per puts.
> 
> naturally, the implication is that the m4 or m4-2 with their 0.72 VF's
> were perfectly adequate for the brand-new wunderlens in 1976--since these
> were the only m bodies then available new.  i doubt leitz would require the
> user to find a then 10 year old used m3 to use with their new treasure.
> 
> all that being said, i do especially enjoy using the noct and
> the 90 summicron with the m6 .85--every bit of focusing accuracy helps!
> 
> -rei
> 
> > From: "Frank Filippone" <red735i@earthlink.net>
> >
> > Ahem.. the M3 was available during the entire run of the Noctilux... .91 VF
> > I remember.......
> >
> > However, jump in is right.......
> >
> > Frank Filippone
> > red735i@earthlink.net
> >

In reply to: Message from Rei Shinozuka <shino@ubspainewebber.com> (Re: [Leica] A new VF magnifier?)