Leica 1.25x Magnifier & +1.5 Diopter Fit Issue

[MT0227]

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I've been using a +1.5 Diopter on my M240P and decided to try a magnifier.  I tried the 1.4x but that was too much; so I went for the 1.25x.  I tried 2 examples, one from the Leica Store in SoHo and another from B&H.  In both cases my diopter would not grab the threads of the 1.25x and would not tighten. My diopter works fine on my M and worked with the 1.4x; we tested a second 1.5 diopter in the SoHo store on thier 1.25x and that did not solve the problem.  

 

Could there be a milling problem on the 1.25x Magnifiers?   

 

[Luke_Miller]

I have both the Leica 1.25x and 1.4x   Leica Diopters fit fine on both. 

[BBHewee]

I use a diopter on my 1.25 without a problem 

[MT0227]

I went to B&H to try another' 1.25, and again, the threads won't lock tight. The diopter keeps spinning in the threads and doesn't grab properly. Must be bad milling. Thanks for the reply.

[Michael Geschlecht]

Hello MTO227,

 

Why don't you call Leica in Allendale?  It's only a short ride North from where you are.

 

Best Regards,

 

Michael

[MT0227]

Hi Michael...I have a call into them.  I tried today earlier today and got voicemail.   Also, waiting to see if the replacement sent to Leica Soho tightens properly.

[rafael_macia]

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I use a -4 diopter on my 1.25 and it works fine. Your incompatibility issue looks to be out of the ordinary. I would contact Leica. They will most likely replace it, because it should fit.

[rafael_macia]

One other thing I should mention;

using a Leica screw in diopter, matched with using a 1.25 magnifier, is playing with fire, regarding losing the diopter.

When I use my Leica 1.25, I like using it with the 50 and 90. But need to remove the 1.25 to use the wides. Which means unscrewing and re attaching the diopter.

A pain...

A possible alternative;

look into one of these

http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/accessories/ms-mag-x1.35-magnifier-for-leica-m.html

The 1.35 magnifier has a built in adjustable diopter. People say it is not as bright an image as the Leica magnifier, but I can't see any negative effects. Having the built in diopter seems to work perfect, and eliminates the need for a diopter.

If you order one from Japan, say you need it for a telescope or anything other than a Leica. they are not allowed somehow to sell direct ..... some kind of restriction.

good luck

rafael 

 

there was also a 1.15 magnifier offered at one time. either should work well for you.

[MT0227]

Thanks for all the info Rafael.  My M240 is .68, adding the 1.25 gets me to .85 which is just right for me with my 35/50 gear.  If I shoot with my contacts I will use the 1.25x and diopter.  Otherwise I will use my glasses, without the magnifier/diopter combo.  I don't plan to removing the diopter all that much from the magnifier.  I will just have to wait until Leica Soho gets one with correct threads.

 

Cheers.

[dugby]

One other thing I should mention;

using a Leica screw in diopter, matched with using a 1.25 magnifier, is playing with fire, regarding losing the diopter.

When I use my Leica 1.25, I like using it with the 50 and 90. But need to remove the 1.25 to use the wides. Which means unscrewing and re attaching the diopter.

A pain...

A possible alternative;

look into one of these

http://www.japanexposures.com/shop/accessories/ms-mag-x1.35-magnifier-for-leica-m.html

The 1.35 magnifier has a built in adjustable diopter. People say it is not as bright an image as the Leica magnifier, but I can't see any negative effects. Having the built in diopter seems to work perfect, and eliminates the need for a diopter.

If you order one from Japan, say you need it for a telescope or anything other than a Leica. they are not allowed somehow to sell direct ..... some kind of restriction.

good luck

rafael 

 

there was also a 1.15 magnifier offered at one time. either should work well for you.

 

I also use the MS-MAG and found that it allows the 35mm frame lines to fill the OVF.  This product is brilliant.

 

Someone on this forum gave a great tip for when using the MS-MAG, to slip an o-ring around the turning ring, which acts to lock the adjustment in place.