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I felt the same at one point, but realized 4 lens kit isn't bad either ;-)

135mm APO and 24mm Elmar get along with 35&75 even though the bag is a small Billingham Hadley.

 

 

The 24 requires a viewfinder and the 135 really does need one so investing in the EVF makes sense. Nice kit BTW

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The 24 requires a viewfinder and the 135 really does need one so investing in the EVF makes sense. Nice kit BTW

I actually have an EVF (it fits the bag as well), but don't use it unless I work with 75mm and OUFRO combo.

 

With 24mm I use the built in OVF as its edges are pretty much 24mm frames (maybe an issue for those who wear glasses). In certain (very rare) situations I turn the Display on to hit critical framing.

I also have 1.35x magnifier which is used with 75mm and 135mm. That's pretty much it.

 

Ideally it should be one or two lenses (35&75 which I started with), but I can put all four lenses and accessories in a small Hadley and walk around as a happy camper.

Thanks.

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You prefer the magnifier over the EVF?,not following when or if you use the EVF at all. Not sure what OUR means. Thanks

 

This is very helpful as I THINK I'm heading towards my copy of your kit.

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OUFRO is an extension tube. I use it with 75mm APO and in that case I use EVF (Olympus VF-2). OUFRO is not Leica one, but this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/10mm-extension-tube-ring-work-for-Leica-OUFRO-16469Y-M-M240-type-240-M6-M7-M8-M9-/141098606283?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20da21decb I read some complained about the quality, but the one I own works like a charm i.e. no residue or any issues at all.

The 1.35x magnifier is used with 75mm (not really needed) and 135mm (helps a lot). It enlarges the patch and frames and that works for me. The one I use is this one http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/accessories/ms-mag-x1.35-magnifier-for-leica-m.html and calibrated diopter at 7m. As the diopter can rotate easily I purchased a rubber O ring that is placed between the fixed and rotating part so it holds it in place (I read about it on this forum, not my idea).

So, I always use the built in optical viewfinder, for some lenses with the magnifier for some without, and only use EVF (focus peaking) with 75mm + OUFRO combo.
I hope this helps.

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