Re: [Leica] VF Magnifier

["B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>]

Since you acknowledged the idea of using something other than Leica
equipment...the Nikon 85 1.4 is a magnificent lens - and the autofocus
on the F100 more than does it justice...but that said, my guess is that
once that magnifier appears my Nikon 85 is going to take a backseat to
my 90 Summicron...Sure is quieter..;-)

B. D.

Pablo Kolodny wrote:
> 
> I agree with you B.D.
> Every time I get focusing right with a 90 M lens I feel happy but I'd rather
> be going for 90 R...
> As said once upon a time my M system will fit more than fine if tuned up to
> 50 mm lens as the longest focal...from there and up I'll go for the R system
> or better a nice Planar or Sonnar mounted on a cheap Contax body.
> 
> regards
> 
> --
> Pablo Kolodny
> www.pablokolodny.com
> 
> > From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
> > Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2001 10:50:26 -0400
> > To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] VF Magnifier
> >
> > The problem has nothing to do with the lens - the APO summicron - but
> > rather has to do with using a 90 on a rangefinder with no magnification.
> > I find that I can't focus accurately enough from more than about 10'
> > away - and that's an estimate - because the image in the viewfinder is
> > too small for me to differentiate facial or other features clearly. I
> > can see a person's whole face 'snap' into focus, but whether I've really
> > focused on the eye, the nose, the ears, I couldn't begin to tell you. So
> > having a magnifier will make a world of difference for me. Without it, I
> > have to use the reflex more than I really want to. The APO 90 is an
> > awesome lens, in terms of its "finger print," and having the speed. But,
> > focusing is pretty essential.
> >
> > B. D.