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[Einst_Stein]

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Ah, yes, I did get this occasionsly with my Summicron 50mm. But I always thought is was something else since the glare has much larger area than the lens flare I know of. The MATE V1 I encountered was much smaller and looked like a sun flare.

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[John Black]

I've owned two E55's and two E49's over the years.  The E49 versions did seem to have less issues switching frame lines.  The E49 also adds the focus tab and a vented hood (for less OVF obstruction).  Optically, I don't recall one version being any better or worse than the other.  Earlier posts have already noted the MATE's tendency to flare / veil at 50mm.  

[Einst_Stein]

Leica made the change from V1 to V2 solely for the lens flair. I dont feel the DOF on the V2 makes a big deal.

 

Leica claimed before the V2 that V1 does not need lens hood due to its slightly extended horn like filter mount ring. but I remembered the bottom portion (near the 6 oclock) of that extension actually can contribute the relection into the lens. V2 cut it down and improved the vented lens hood.

[Jeff S]

Leica made the change from V1 to V2 solely for the lens flair.

Puts writes that the second version "has the same optical cell, but improved ergonomics, with a focusing tab and improved selection mechanism for the focal lengths...and also smaller than its predecessor with a 49mm and slightly shorter mount"

 

Jeff

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V1 was a nightmare.  Sold off quickly at no loss. 

 

Am sticking with primes

[wda]

I enjoy my WATE and the Universal Wide-Angle Finder.  Does the camera rangefinder frame lines change automatically when one shifts between the 28/35/50 on the MATE?

 

I'm thinking not.  And if not, how do frame lines function with the MATE?

 

Thanks

I use my hand a lot to reduce the risk of flair. Easier with live view.