Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've just come into possession of a fine Alpex zoom finder, thanks to Michael Berube on the list. Optically superb -- brighter than the Russian turret thing, and ergonomically superior. The only thing I prefer about the Russian finder is that it centers the finder right over the lens on an M3 -- this one skews things to the right. (Any hints on how to fix this would be appreciated -- one of the Voigtlander/Cosina double shoes?) So what do people know about Alpex? Says "Japan" on the bottom, and I would guess from the build quality and design that it dates from the period of the late Canon LTM's: serious construction -- looks like chrome over brass -- and the black and chrome ring arrangement is similar to what you find on later Canon LTM lenses. Anyway, I like it a lot. Looks good on the M, too. (thanks, Mike) Douglas Cooper http://www.dysmedia.com