Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/07/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Perhaps I wrote that wrong. I know that everything is magnified, it doesn't change the frameline at all, & I really liked using the device for my longer lenses. It could also help in focusing my 50mm f/1.4 lens as well. I'm just wanting to know if the non-Leica magnifiers are worth $55? Philip On Sunday 22 July 2007 22:27, Jerry Lehrer wrote: > Philip, > > Sorry to disenchant you, but the magnifier does not enlarge the frame > relative to the image shown. > Everything is magnified. Focusing IS easier, framing remains the same. > > Jerry > > Philip Forrest wrote: > > Has anyone had any experience with the third-party 1.25x magnifiers for > > the M cameras? I've had the chance to use the real Leica one & loved it. > > my favorite lens is a Nikkor 105mm f/2.5 and the 90mm frameline in my M4 > > could stand to have a little magnification. Would certainly make > > focusing easier too. So are these sub-$100 deals I see from third party > > manufacturers at all worth it? I can't spend $200 on that little piece > > of glass, I'd have to sell my Leica! > > Your opinions are appreciated. > > > > Philip > > > > _______________________________________________ > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information