35mm Viewfinder Needed, Leitz - Voigtlander ?

[murrayb53]

I just received my new 35mm Zeiss Biogon from Tony this afternoon. I have an M3 and want to get a viewfinder, not a multi-finder. What are the opinions out there?

Leitz?
Voigtlander?
Or.........

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Peter A (NYC)]

Camera Quest site is a good place to start.

 

[waileong]

Voigtlander is good enough.

 

[Santafecino]

I have a Voigtlander 35mm black plastic finder. For my right eye, it has too much negative correction--I think it's -1.0. It's hard for my eye to focus. The newer CV model may be better.

The Leitz finder I remember as great, although my eyes may have changed a little since mine was stolen in Milan in 1964.

Some say the Russian 35mm finder is quite good; it usually goes for about $30.

 

[Porsche]

How about the ZI Finder?
I don't know if there is one suitable for 35mm.

 

[jaypolaski]

Helios makes a finder that looks like the small Voigtlander one. It has lines for 35, 85, and 135 built in. I don't have one, so I can't tell you about build quality, but I do know that a few members do, and enjoy them. I'm trying to get one myself.

 

[thomasw_]

get the mini VC finder...looks unobstrusive.

 

[richard_l]

I have the chrome CV 35mm finder. It's an excellent finder, and it looks great on my M3.

Richard

 

[murrayb53]

I checked everything out and decided to go with the VC Mini 28/35 Viewfinder. I like the idea of having a low profile VF as well as having both 28mm and 35mm all in one.
It keeps the camera as small as possible.

My thanks to all who gave me their input.

Steve

 

[payasam]

The SBLOO will not be easy to come by, and it will be inordinately expensive if you do find one.