bessa r4 28 frame

[jjanek]

I think of buying R4M, but have no possibility to try it before mail order. I want to use it especially for 28 mm lens, because as glasses wearer I can´t see the frame on M6. Could someone compare Bessa 28 frame with M6 35 frame? (I can see whole 35 frame with my glasses, if I push my eye to the eyepiece enough, but it´s not really convenient - would be great, if 28 frame on Bessa could be visible better than that.
Thanks a lot
cheers
Janek

 

[sper]

It's not exactly but most similar to the 35mm frame lines from an M6. They're a wonder to behold.

The R4a is gods gift to rangefinders. I think of it as my 35mm SWC. You will not be disappointed.

 

[KenR]

I can't compare my R4A to a Leica, but I love the 28mm on this camera. I think it is the natural lens for this viewfinder - frames the view easily. I have the 21mm as well, and it's OK, but for me the 28 is the right combination. You won't regret it.

 

[zeroeseight]

The R4 is easier on your eyes.

 

[mfogiel]

Yes, I can confirm, the 28mm frame on the R4 is easier to see with glasses than the 35mm frame on a 0.74x Leica. However I would suggest to get the R4A - much more practical for street photography. If you do not do street , you will be better off using an external meter anyway.

 

[sojournerphoto]

I wear glasses and could see all the frames on my R4m, even the 21 out at the edges.

On my Ikon I can't see the 28s without twisting and turning.

I'd say the Ikon is the perfect 35 body and the R4m 25 to 28

Mike

 

[wgerrard]

Just took a peek through my R4M, wearing my glasses. The 28 frame is all there, but if I'm sloppy or in a hurry I'll lose one or two of the corners.

What you will see will very likely depend on the characteristics of your glasses: The prescription, the thickness and curvature of the lenses, and where your frames sit on your face. E.g., my regular eyeglasses use highly corrective and highly compressed progressive lenses. I also have a pair of computer/reading glasses with non-progressive and non-compressed lenses that are thinner than the others. Framelines are marginally easier to see wearing those glasses.

 

[jjanek]

Many thanks everybody and especially Zeroeseight - probably the best comparison I could get.
Janek