LEICA ELMARIT-M 1:2,8/21 mm ASPH

[kepstein]

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What frame lines will this bring up, is the best way to compose with LiveView when using this lens?

 

Thanks,

Ken

[bmills]

If I'm not mistaken, you'd see the 28/90mm framelines. Live view is the best/only way I've seen to do any sort of composition with a 21mm where you require any degree of accuracy. Of course, using the EVF is THE best solution, but without purchasing additional equipment, Live View is your friend!

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[AndreasG]

Yes, you see the 28/90mm framelines. I use my Elmarit 2,8/21 (pre ASPH) without Live View, the 28mm frame gives me a fair indication for the composition - finally I get more than I see.

[derleicaman]

I sold my 21/2.8 Elmarit ASPH after acquiring the WATE. As noted above, the EVF will give most accurate framing. However, on the run as most travel situations are, I use the Live View rear display with grid lines. Quick and accurate enough. If you are using a tripod, either Live View display works just fine.

[M11 for me]

I do know, what the b ackground of the question really is. Maybe my comment fits: With the 21mm lens I look at the 28mm frame lines and after some experience I learned how much wider 21mm is compared to 28mm. So I need no LV or additional finder.

[Ronazle]

The Voigtlander 15-35mm Zoom Finder while a little  large and, to some not aesthetically pleasing, is quite accurate and hence useful.  Although somewhat pricey, that is not the case using  Leica prices as a reference.   I tested mine at various focal length settings and found it quite accurate, bright and usable with my eyeglasses.  In short a very nice product. It has multiple sensor size settings.  Regards, Ron

Edited March 1, 2019 by Ronazle

[luoyiigsnrr]

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I am practicing to frame 21mm/3.4 properly in OVF of M10D too. EVF is the alternative but it consumes battery and M10D looks augly when mounted with it. People also say M10D is no longer a rangefinder when you use an EVF. I agree with them😀