Any 50mm Accessory Finder Recommendations?

[kdemas]

I need a 50mm accessory finder that is a little on the smaller side, any thoughts? I'm not sure there are a ton of choices outside a few Leica options and at least one VC I know of.

 

[vrgard]

Hey Kent, I was just thinking that maybe a VC 28/35 minifinder might work if you were to use the whole finder rather than the framelines. I'm guessing that it still wouldn't quite show a full 50mm view but may be enough to give you what you need and it's wonderfully tiny.

-Randy

 

[ferider]

I looked long and hard, Kent, and didn't find anything that I would have liked to use beside the CV and Leica bright-line finders. The CV one has been discontinued and is therefore often more expensive than the Leica one. So I went for the latter ("SBOOI"). I haven't regretted it.

 

[kdemas]

Thanks guys! The SBOOI is probably the way I'll go. I do, however, have that little VC Randy and might just give it a test!

 

[venchka]

I prefer the Leica M5 as a 50mm finder.

YMMV.

Wayne

 

[vrgard]

I prefer the Leica M5 as a 50mm finder.

YMMV.

Wayne

Yeah, but an M5 is rather difficult to mount on a Pentax Q which is, I believe, Kent's planned use for a 50 finder. But as a result of your posting I now have an odd image in my mind of the M5 perched precariously atop, and grossly overshadowing, the Q.

 

[kdemas]

Yeah, but an M5 is rather difficult to mount on a Pentax Q which is, I believe, Kent's planned use for a 50 finder. But as a result of your posting I now have an odd image in my mind of the M5 perched precariously atop, and grossly overshadowing, the Q.

You're right with my intentions Randy! I think I might try taping my 3 lug M5 up there 😉