Tri-Elmar 28-35-50 question

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Last time i tried on my M240 results were so blurred in the EVF that i did not insist.

[Jeff S]

I'd like to see a redesigned MATE (or other tri- or bi-focal length M lenses) along the lines of the WATE, which does act as a true zoom and, as I understand it, is less complex internally than the MATE.  A 35-(50)-90 would suit me fine.

 

Jeff

[Schrödinger's cat]

I'd like to see a redesigned MATE (or other tri- or bi-focal length M lenses) along the lines of the WATE, which does act as a true zoom and, as I understand it, is less complex internally than the MATE.  A 35-(50)-90 would suit me fine.

 

Jeff

 

I would also be a customer for such a redesigned version.  Maybe we could call it a NATE

 

I typically carry my MATE with the macro Elmar 90 in my pocket.  If I could get all this in one f4 zoom of similar size I think I would accept the slightly reduced quality from carrying equivalent primes.

 

A zoom design would require me to use the EVF, which for my personal uses would be a step away from what I enjoy about the rangefinder design.

 

With no way to reduce the complexity required to select the frame lines I doubt we would ever see such a thing, but it's a nice thought.

[Jeff S]

I would also be a customer for such a redesigned version.  Maybe we could call it a NATE

 

I typically carry my MATE with the macro Elmar 90 in my pocket.  If I could get all this in one f4 zoom of similar size I think I would accept the slightly reduced quality from carrying equivalent primes.

 

A zoom design would require me to use the EVF, which for my personal uses would be a step away from what I enjoy about the rangefinder design.

 

With no way to reduce the complexity required to select the frame lines I doubt we would ever see such a thing, but it's a nice thought.

 

I would still mostly use the RF, much like the current MATE.   But it would be nice to have the option to occasionally and seamlessly use in-between FLs by estimation and/or LCD verification.  Of course the EVF would provide more accuracy if needed.  And maybe the new M will provide capabilities that provide more viewing flexibility.

 

Jeff