min_kim3 Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Hi, I recently bought a Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 25/4 lens and plan to use it on my M3. So I would need to use an external viewfinder but I'm wondering if I can use Voigtlander 28/35 mini finder (for a quite accurate estimation), instead of buying a new 25mm viewfinder (which would cost me a lot). Would you please share your experience/opinion? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shambrick007 Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 <img src = http://www.cameraquest.com/jpg6/VF%2025P1.jpg> <img src = http://www.cameraquest.com/jpg6/VF%20252.jpg> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min_kim3 Posted January 28, 2005 Author Share Posted January 28, 2005 Thanks. I know about the viewfinder but if 28/35 is usable for 25, I just wanted to save some money, especially I won't use the 25mm lens very often. But 25 viewfinder is really recommended, I'll get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan flanders Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 It isn't difficult to learn the amount of leeway to allow for the added size of the 25 field. I use the 25 Skopar and though I have the proper finder for it I usually just make allowance in the 28 frame of the camera. This way I don't have a lot of estraneous gear hanging on a nice ergonomic camera that the Leica was intended to be by Herr Barnack. It has prevented several decapitations & amputated feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas_tourtelot Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Seems to me that the full frame on my M2s equal about 25mm. Since with this wide a lens, it is seldom that precise, that's what I use to good result. FWIW. D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameron_sawyer Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I have a VC 25mm finder which I don't need. Please e-mail if interested. Prefer to sell in U K. or Europe as I am in Europe myself these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
min_kim3 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Share Posted February 1, 2005 Thank you for your sharing, everbody. Cameron, I'll email you. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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