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[stephen.w]

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I found the VC and Zeiss finders to have an offset error for framing which is corrected with the Leica finders, both the metal (which I have) and plastic versions. There are a nuber of controversial threads on this issue here in the Forum. The problem is that the metal Leica OVFs are the cost of the CV lens .

I've read that this is a problem with the Zeiss finder, which was designed for the Ikon on which the hot-shoe sits directly above the mid-lens axis, but is it true of the CV ones too?

 

After having borrowed and really enjoyed using a 21 SEM, I too have a 21 lens on my horizon (probably the SEM, but possibly the Elmarit ASPH or even the Zeiss 2.8) and would be looking to use it with the CV 21/25 external finder.

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[MarkP]

I've read that this is a problem with the Zeiss finder, which was designed for the Ikon on which the hot-shoe sits directly above the mid-lens axis, but is it true of the CV ones too?

 

After having borrowed and really enjoyed using a 21 SEM, I too have a 21 lens on my horizon (probably the SEM, but possibly the Elmarit ASPH or even the Zeiss 2.8) and would be looking to use it with the CV 21/25 external finder.

 

Yes, others and I had written extensively on this some years ago. Unfortunately that beautiful bright Zeiss 21 finder was a no-go for me. The CV is better as mentioned above but I found the Leicas to be the best of the lot.

[Peter H]

I like the Leica 21/24/28 zoom finder. None of them are perfect but I find it very pleasant indeed to use and it does line up nicely with the lens.

[MarkP]

I like the Leica 21/24/28 zoom finder. None of them are perfect

 

Indeed, and it's versatile (3 in one) and cheap and quite compact.

 

 

but I find it very pleasant indeed to use

 

The barrel distortion gave me eye strain and I felt like I was looking down a black tube

 

 

 

it does line up nicely with the lens.

 

Indeed it does.

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I found the VC and Zeiss finders to have an offset error for framing which is corrected with the Leica finders, both the metal (which I have) and plastic versions. .

 

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Not the 21mm CV finder I have, it is offset to put it directly in line with the lens.

 

Steve

[algrove]

Do not have the 21 Cv finder, but if you are changing WA lenses on a shoot and not using the M240, then I prefer the #12103 21-24-28 Leica finder which positions itself over the lens axis. As for tunnel vision, anything smaller than my peripheral vision causes that.