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Originally Posted by rob_x2004
I was unsure whether the slightly larger framelines help much on the longer lenses.
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For me, a newer viewfinder was more important than magnification.
E.g. When shooting my 135mm, I prefer my 0.72 M7 viewfinder to my 25-year old M6's 0.72 viewfinder with 1.25 magnifier (effective viewfinder magnification 0.90, quite close to original M3). Viewfinder condition determines sharpness of my focus more than magnification does.
If you ever have to wear glasses (even sunglasses) when shooting, you notice the larger framelines real quickly, especially if you extend the viewfinder tunnel's length by using the 1.25x magnifier. Wearing glasses, the 50mm framelines are outside my field of view when I use the 1.25x magnifier.
Had the same results a dozen years ago, when my M6 outfocused a 38-year old M3, despite M3's better magnification.
p.s. I enjoy your posts.