Biogon 21 mm without external viewfinder?

[nachgursky]

Hi all,

I consider buying a ZM 21 mm but I do not like the idea of an external viewfinder. Isn't it possible to reliably use this lens (which would offer corp-factor advantages for simultaneous use on M8) without an external finder ?!

Anyone tried this and can give insights?

thanx

 

[back alley]

i use the 25 w/o a finder but i think the 21 would be pushing it.

welcome to the forum.
joe

i'm talking about using it on the zeiss ikon btw.

 

[kbg32]

The widest view framelines on the M8 is for a 24, which gives an approximate view of 32mm as shown by the internal framelines. A 21 used on the M8 would be close to a 28mm lens. There are no such framelines on the M8. To frame properly, an external 28mm viewfinder is needed.

 

[principe azul]

There's always the upcoming new Bessa...

 

[Huck Finn]

There's always the upcoming new Bessa...

Iagree. Cosina's new Voigtlander Bessa R4 would be the way to go for someone who wants to shoot a 21 without an auxiliary viewfinder.

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