M8 frame lines and noctilux

[sean_reid]

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Sean,

 

Jeff has a number of objections to the M8, but the one I asked you about awhile ago, before your second review, was about the frame lines / size of magnification for longer lenses (from 50 on up).

 

You said you hadn't tested yet (at that point) but that the magnifier was probably a good idea for longer lenses, which others have confirmed.

 

So I think Jeff also wanted to use a Noctilux full frame, so there isn't a lens quite like that at 35, despite all the goodness of the 1.4 ASPH.

 

(and to be specific, it wasn't really just Jeff I was asking for... Lots of folks over at the DWF are not getting the point of the M8--a lot are JPEG shooters, too, but Jeff was a well-known and accomplished Leica shooter for very long time).

 

Got it. I know Jeff, actually. He helped edit a portfolio for me. I was able to use the magnifier on the M8 with 35s and 50s. I think that it's a great idea to use it if one is going to be working at 35 mm and above.

 

Cheers,

 

Sean