Frame Lines on 40 mm

[AceVentura1986]

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Hello, all. I've got an ME and was thinking of getting a 40, either Leica or Minolta and was wondering how accurate are the frame lines when modified for 35mm?

[jaapv]

A bit on the wide side.

Edited January 25, 2013 by jaapv

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[jaques]

but only a little bit- and much better match than the 50 lines. I modified my 40 summicron and am happy I did so.

[AceVentura1986]

Yeah, I have a 50 summicron and have found the lines to be more like rule of thirds guides. Thanks Jaques and Jaapv.

[piblondin]

I think the 35mm frame lines on my M9 are a good match for the 40mm Summicron. I have yet to crop anything critical out of a shot.

[algrove]

I was just using mine for the first time the other night of an outdoor band using my MM. Yes, outdoor band since I am in Florida right now. I rather liked being able to see the 50 frame lines and then knowing I had some latitude on either side of the frame lines as the guitarists keep moving around and from side to side a lot. After about 3-4 images I felt like I had been using this lens for years.

 

It is such a small, light weight lens, I felt like I had no lens on the camera at all. Mine has the original old rubber hood.

Edited January 27, 2013 by algrove

[thompsonkirk]

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Agree with piblondin:

 

If you have the cam ground (or DIY), he sloppy 35mm framelines turn out to be more accurate for a 40mm lens.

 

Kirk

[Hey You]

I use this lens almost exclusively. It's a compact beauty.

I'm happy using the 50mm frame lines for it

I visualise imaginary frame lines which are the same distance outside the 50 mm frame lines as the 75 mm frame lines are inside, and it's spot-on.

[Manolo Laguillo]

I filed the bajonett in order to have the 35 mm frame instead of the 50 mm.

It's easy to do, and I find that so the viewfinder matches quite well what the lens delivers. For me it's easier to substract a little bit from the 35 mm framing than adding to the 50 mm one.

[exile]

I think the 35mm frame lines on my M9 are a good match for the 40mm Summicron. I have yet to crop anything critical out of a shot.

 

Exactly my experience.

[Icarus]

I have filed two Leica 40mm Summicron-C and both have come out perfectly. It's easy. Get one and do the modification. It only takes minutes and you won't be disappointed with this small sharp lens.