Help with viewfinder question?

[macpants]

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Sorry for, what I am sure, will be an elementary question.

 

I have a 90mm ASPH/APO on order and am a bit worried that the focussing area in the viewfinder may be a bit small for accurate focussing.

 

I am very new to the world of Leica and rangefinder photography and do not, currently, own anything past a 50mm.

 

Do I need a magnifier or an additional viewfinder accessory to get the best of the 90mm and, if so, what should I get?

 

I will be using the new lens with my M9P

 

Thanks for any advice.

[earleygallery]

If you can focus your 50 then you should be able to focus the 90. The rangefinder is the same regardless of lens in case you're not aware.

[farnz]

Macpants,

 

I use my M9-P and 90 APO-Summicron asph a lot and I find that a 1.25 magnifier certainly helps with focussing accuracy. I tried the cheapo Hong Kong magnifier from eBay and the Megapearls one but the Leica 1.25 magnifier is worth every penny imho.

 

I haven't tried the 1.40 magnifier but acquantances who have tell me that it helps even more. The problem with using the 1.40 magnifier, and to a lesser extent with the 1.25, is that it needs to be continually removed when using a wide angle lens or the frame lines won't be visible.

 

Pete.

[wda]

Macpants, I have the 1.4x magnifier which I use with my 75mm, 90mm and 135mm lenses. It does the job well. However, make sure the attachment is secure at all times. Mine separated and part was lost before I realized it was missing. Leica replaced it for me with a new one. Since then I do subconsciously check and recheck its integrity while it is fitted and store it in its little leather case (attached to the camera strap) when using wider angle lenses.