Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]All... Just thought I'd share some observations between the 135mm Elmarit f/2.8 with goggles and the standard 135mm framing lines [used in this case with the 135mm APO-Telyt], both being used on a .85 M6 without anything else, then with one 1.25x magnifier and then with two 1.25x magnifiers stacked. I am conducting this experiment because I've been *just* missing so many of the 135mm APO shots I have been taking lately, even with the 1.25x eyepiece added. Please note that I have thick glasses and your mileage may vary. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 135mm view, plain: - - Elmarit; I just discovered the goggled 135 brings up the 90mm frames, instead of the 135mm frames. However, because of the higher magnification with the goggles, it shows the same exact image coverage as the 135mm frames do. I never noticed that before, and I find the 90 side frame lines easier to use in this manner than the 135 corner frame lines. Critical focusing is much easier to do with the goggles, though the masking of the image does not allow for much to seen outside of the frame lines. Metering information is *not* affected by the goggles magnification and be seen normally. The Elmarit *cannot* be swapped for another lens while the Motor M or other grips are in place, due to the goggles interfering with the grip. - - APO; plenty can be seen outside of the frame lines, but critical focusing is difficult. No issue with metering information, Motor M or other grips. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Both lenses, with one 1.25x magnifier: - - Elmarit; critical focusing improves [this is great!] and the view tightens to exactly fill the frame lines. Metering information can be seen, but takes a little eye bob to determine which icon is illuminated. With this setup, an M7 in AE mode would assist a great deal. - - APO; the view tightens, but still shows more than the goggled version *without* the 1.25x eyepiece in place. Critical focusing is still difficult. Metering information can be seen, but takes a little eye bob to determine which icon is illuminated. With this setup, an M7 in AE mode would assist a great deal. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Both lenses, with two 1.25x magnifiers stacked together: - - Elmarit; only the top and bottom frame lines can be seen; side frames can located by sliding the eye from side to side. Critical focusing is phenomenal[!], but framing is just a guesstimate. Metering information is difficult to find, even with an eye bob. With this setup, an M7 in AE mode would almost be required. - - APO; this view *still* shows more around the 135 frame lines than the goggled version does plain. Critical focusing is still difficult. Metering information is difficult to find, even with an eye bob. With this setup, an M7 in AE mode would almost be required. Regards, /Mitch _________________________________________ Mitch Zeissler E-mail: zeissler@directvinternet.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html