Deliberate1 Posted October 16, 2011 Share #1 Â Posted October 16, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Friends, I am in the market for my first wide lens and am looking most closely at the Zeiss 25mm. Some owners use the optional finders and others not. With the cost of the finder and lens approaching the cost of a used 28mm Elmarit ASPH that does not require a finder, I would appreciate thoughts on the utility and necessity of the finder with the Zeiss. Thanks, David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest srheker Posted October 16, 2011 Share #2 Â Posted October 16, 2011 Friends, I am in the market for my first wide lens and am looking most closely at the Zeiss 25mm. Some owners use the optional finders and others not. With the cost of the finder and lens approaching the cost of a used 28mm Elmarit ASPH that does not require a finder, I would appreciate thoughts on the utility and necessity of the finder with the Zeiss. Â First you have to decide wether you want 25 or 28mm. Â Second you have to decide wether you want to see what you are framing in the finder or if you like some guessing. Â Third you have to decide wether you can live with the finder for the 25mm lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted October 16, 2011 Share #3 Â Posted October 16, 2011 If you're not sure try the Voigtlander 25mm Skopar - some come with the finder and it's a cracking little lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick in CO Posted October 16, 2011 Share #4 Â Posted October 16, 2011 This has been discussed previously, but in a nutshell it depends on how much you need to exactly preview what you get. I use my 25mm Biogon without the external finder, I just make sure that everything I want is seen in the finder and and allow the slight extra to be what it is. There has been a lot of discussion about the inexactness of the M9 framelines so its no big deal (that's not a dis' on my part, its just the way it is). If you have an M8, this is the best lens ever for that camera! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 18, 2011 Share #5 Â Posted October 18, 2011 I use the Zeiss VF on my 25 Biogon, but as others have said, unless precise framing is important, get one later if guesstimating the frame bothers you. The lens is terrific! I must say that the Zeiss finders are very clear. In no way am I dissing the Leica finders since I have not yet used a Leica VF,but might get one if I get a 21mm. I use my 18 Zeiss VF on both my Zeiss and Leica 18's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoshawnuff Posted October 19, 2011 Share #6 Â Posted October 19, 2011 The $200 Voigtlander viewfinders are great at that price, personally I don't like viewfinder, but for precise framing they are important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 20, 2011 Share #7 Â Posted October 20, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Also it depends on how will use the 25 and on what camera. If its for landscape then precise framing could be needed. On the other hand, if you want it for candid street shooting then perhaps a finder is not necessary unless you want to bring the camera up to your eyes and attract attention to yourself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Negative Posted October 20, 2011 Share #8 Â Posted October 20, 2011 I never use(d) one; since I don't wear glasses to shoot, I just use the entire VF. Â More info in this Zeiss Biogon T* 2,8/25 ZM review. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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