40mm 1.4 question

It will work. The R4x don't have a frameline for the 40mm focal length, though, so you'll either have to select the 35mm frameline and frame somewhat conservatively, or select the 50mm frameline and frame generously.

I use the 40/1.4 on a Leica M5 with the 35mm frameline all the time. It took minor getting used to in the beginning but now I don't even notice anymore, the fields of view of 35mm and 40mm are very close to each other.
 
ralphduke said:
since I'm new to this, will the 40mm 1.4 lens work on the R4A??

I know it will on the R3A, I was wondering what camera body I should buy.

Thanks
Ralph

www.ralphduke.com
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  • Generally the "4's" provide framelines for the use of wide lenses without viewfinders.
  • The "2's" work well with ah...for the lack of better description, more conventional 28-35-50 framelines.
  • I think you have the "3's" framelines figured out (which excludes the 35mm), the "biggie reason for choosing the R3A or M" is the 1:1 viewfinder for squint-free shooting. :p
 
It does work quite well on the R4. The 35 frame-lines are smaller than on a R2/R3 which makes it easy to "shoot inside the frame" (pretty close to 40mm).
It somewhat depends on if you are planning to get a 2nd lens for the camera. If you are and you are looking for a wider lens - go for the R4. If you are going to combine it with a 75/90 - go for the R3.
On the R3 the 40 frame is tight - a bit difficult to see with glasses - and there are no wider frames than the 40 in it. The R2's 35/50/75/90 is OK - but again, the 40 works with the 35 - but nothing wider.
 
I second what Tom said. I am a glass wearer and found R4x + 40mm a joy to use. It does not take long to get used to compensate the framing. As the largest frame on R3x (40mm) will be difficult at best if you wear glasses.
Your next possible lens will help you better decide which way to go, wider (R4x) or longer (R2/R3x).
 
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