Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/07/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I haven't used the real Leica ones but I bought the 1.25 and 0.8 ones from Hong Kong and they are OK IMO. Frank On 23 Jul, 2007, at 03:41, Philip Forrest wrote: > Perhaps I wrote that wrong. I know that everything is magnified, > it doesn't > change the frameline at all, & I really liked using the device for > my longer > lenses. It could also help in focusing my 50mm f/1.4 lens as > well. I'm just > wanting to know if the non-Leica magnifiers are worth $55? > Philip > > > On Sunday 22 July 2007 22:27, Jerry Lehrer wrote: >> Philip, >> >> Sorry to disenchant you, but the magnifier does not enlarge the frame >> relative to the image shown. >> Everything is magnified. Focusing IS easier, framing remains the >> same. >> >> Jerry >> >> Philip Forrest wrote: >>> Has anyone had any experience with the third-party 1.25x >>> magnifiers for >>> the M cameras? I've had the chance to use the real Leica one & >>> loved it. >>> my favorite lens is a Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 and the 90mm frameline >>> in my M4 >>> could stand to have a little magnification. Would certainly make >>> focusing easier too. So are these sub-$100 deals I see from >>> third party >>> manufacturers at all worth it? I can't spend $200 on that little >>> piece >>> of glass, I'd have to sell my Leica! >>> Your opinions are appreciated. >>> >>> Philip >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information