Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/04/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]there has been a discussion of this product in the past here. you would do well to search the archive. I remember it as the HK product was perfectly serviceable (the 1.25 that is--NOT the .85) the main complaint was its short thread depth my memory, though, underwent some severe envelope pushes over the years so you should rely on the archive. <http://leica-users.org/leica-users/> Ric Carter http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/ricc/ On Apr 20, 2009, at 9:34 PM, Susan Ryan wrote: > Thanks for this information, Luis. The HK ones were the ones I was > considering. I won't bother trying them. Maybe I can find a used > Leica magnifier somewhere. > > Sue > > > On Apr 20, 2009, at 3:53 AM, Lluis Ripoll wrote: > >> Hi Susan, >> >> I own the 1.25x after a while, I've used it with my M's and the M8. >> The problem is that you loss the extreme fraeline, 24mm for the M8, >> you have a very slight reduction of brightness, and in my opinion >> this is not a big help to improve focusing, the focusing base >> remains the same but enlarged. What is really nice for focusing is >> the M3. I don't know other brands, but never buy the ones from HK >> Supplies, me and another member, we have returned them. >> >> The eyes..., are my problem too. >> >> Saludos cordiales >> Lluis >> >> El 20/04/2009, a las 7:47, Susan Ryan escribi?: >> >>> Has anyone used any of these? if so, which brand? >>> >>> I've been toying with the idea of getting a 1.25x magnifier for >>> years. The eyes just aren't getting any younger. A Leica brand >>> magnifier is out of my price range for the foreseeable future. >>> (FOOD is out of my price range for the foreseeable future since I >>> bought the M8.) Is an off brand even worth bothering with? >>> >>> thanks, >>> >>> Sue >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information