Leica viewfinders

[Enzokoh]

Hi all.im very new in rangefinders and i have a question here..wanted to buy a 24mm viewfinders for my 24 f2.8 on my m9 and found out that the viewfinders for leica m system 24mm viewfinders is ard 1.4k and the viewfinders for d lux 4 which is also 24mm is only ard 400+.why is there such a huge difference and anyone know what are the differences?and also can the d lux 4 viewfinders be use on the m series?if it is possible i will be able to save alot of money for almost the same thing

 

[gommy]

Hi all.im very new in rangefinders and i have a question here..wanted to buy a 24mm viewfinders for my 24 f2.8 on my m9 and found out that the viewfinders for leica m system 24mm viewfinders is ard 1.4k and the viewfinders for d lux 4 which is also 24mm is only ard 400+.why is there such a huge difference and anyone know what are the differences?and also can the d lux 4 viewfinders be use on the m series?if it is possible i will be able to save alot of money for almost the same thing

Call Andrew from Schdmit. I remember he mentioned to me that the finder for D-lux 4 should not or could not be used on M but can't remember the reason.

 

[Hacker]

Check out this link: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1089909

The newer VFs are brass, unlike the previous version which was plastic.

 

[hookonclassic]

Check out this link: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1089909

The newer VFs are brass, unlike the previous version which was plastic.

Bro, thanks for sharing, you are back in CS...

 

[hookonclassic]

I prefer this Leica (but made in Japan) chrome variable 21-24-28 viewfinder...at least it is made of metal (but not brass)...very bright but some edge distortion and no frame line through the viewfinder...it works for me.

 

[Enzokoh]

Thanks everyone for the feedback and answer.but what is the difference btw e 21 24 28 vf than the other 24mm vf other than its made of brass?

 

[hookonclassic]

Is 3 in 1, don't have to buy so many VF. Don't think is brass, aluminum alloy more likely. 28 is good for those using 0.85 VF camera.

 

[Enzokoh]

Thats great.so it can be use for the 24mm on the m9 as well as some other lens if i buy next time?

 

[Hacker]

Thanks everyone for the feedback and answer.but what is the difference btw e 21 24 28 vf than the other 24mm vf other than its made of brass?

I had the 21/24/28, distortion and build was not to my liking. Definitely convenient but the 28mm view was not needed. Size wise, I prefer the smaller VFs as it did not really make sense to bring lenses so close in FL at the same time.

 

[hookonclassic]

Hehe...me definitely not VF fetish...don't use any external VF for M9...only for film M...:bsmilie:

The "Frankenstein" VF is definitely a "no go" to me...:sticktong

 

[cocoa]

For all we know, there might be some Leica lens caps collectors around. (Those caps are quite light, BTW) :bsmilie: