Re: [Leica] which viewfinder for 24mm

[Simon Lamb <simon@sclamb.com>]

I got the 21-24-28 finder when I got my 24mm f/2.8 asph.  I did notice that
the multi finder is angled so that it is exactly lined up over the lens
whereas the 24m finder is offset.  I don't know whether the single finder is
designed to compensate for the offset.

I don't use glasses with the finder so I cannot comment but I do have to
have my eye firmly pressed against the multi finder to see all round the
edges - a brightline frame would have been nice.  I suspect you may have
difficulties using the multi finder if you wear glasses.

Simon

On 28/7/02 11:36 pm, "Ben Madison" <bmad@pobox.com> wrote:

> Hi...
> 
> I've posted a couple of messages, recently, but not really introduced
> myself.  I've been lurking for about a year, since getting my first M, and
> I'd like to second the earlier comment about you guys all being a bunch of
> sick bastards... and also add that I've found it contagious.
> 
> I've been shooting a Voigtlander 21/4 for the last year, but on a recent
> trip through the (many) churches of Florence I decided that it was a little
> too slow and a little too wide for my needs...  so I just became the proud
> owner of a 24/2.8ASPH.
> 
> I'm just a *little* offended at not getting a viewfinder in the package,
> but what're ya' gonna do?  The shop has both a 24mm finder and the 21-24-28
> finder, both for about the same price.  Even comparing the two side-by-
> side, I'm having a hard time choosing...  I wear glasses, so the 24mm
> finder is probably my first choice.  The lack of brightlines in the zoom
> finder has me a little confounded...  especially with glasses, it's hard to
> tell how much of the image is supposed to be in the shot.  I tried to
> compare it to the 24mm finder's brightlines, but I never could make the two
> agree on what the shot would include.
> 
> Since I've already got the 21, having a finder that'd do both does have its
> appeal...  on the other hand, I don't see myself carrying the 21/24 combo
> very much, so I wouldn't be adverse to having two dedicated finders if the
> straight 24 gives a better idea of the framing.  Is anyone actually using
> one of these zoom finders, and with what luck?  I'd be particularly
> interested in hearing from someone using one with glasses.
> 
> Cheers,
> jbm

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