Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/20

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Subject: Re: [Leica] viewfinder question
From: Nathan Wajsman <wajsman@webshuttle.ch>
Date: Sun, 21 Oct 2001 08:07:07 +0200
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Michael,

I have a 0.58 M6 and a 24mm with finder. It is easily confirmed that the
coverage of the 0.58 viewfinder is very close to the 24mm lens if you
ignore the 28mm framelines. When buying the 0.58, this was precisely my
intention. But I wear glasses, and this means that I have to look around to
make sure what is and what is not included in the shot. It is faster for me
to just look through the 24mm finder. So the answer to your question is
that if you wear glasses, it will be very unlikely that you can dispense
with the external finder. If you don't, then you should go to the shop and
test it for yourself.

BTW, the 0.58 makes a lot of sense anyway. It is a joy to use with my 35mm
and 50mm lenses.

Nathan

Michael Yoder wrote:

> What I am considering, however, is changing the order to the .58
> magnification viewfinder *if* it would enable me to view the image
> that a 24 mm focal length lens would cover.

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