biogon 25mm on R-D1: a question about frame lines

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Hello:

I am planning to purchase either an R-D1 or R-D1s. It’s just a matter of finding a good unit (on this site or ebay).

I want my first lens to be as wide as possible without needing to use an external viewfinder. I know that the smallest frame lines on the R-D1 or R-D1s are for a 28mm lens, but I have read in a few places that you can use a 25mm lens and just “shoot” the entire viewfinder. This has me leaning toward a Zeiss Biogon 25mm.

I want to double check to see if anyone out there has actually used this 25mm lens on the R-D1 or R-D1s. Is the situation just “workable” or "close to normal” (with "normal" being how it’d be to use a 28mm lens with the 28mm frame lines)? If it’s just “workable,” I’ll begin pondering 28mm options.

Finally, let me note that I do NOT wear glasses when shooting—as this can have an effect.

Any help or comments would be greatly appreciated.
 
Agreed. I wear glasses so had to get the finder, it was too tricky to frame even remotely accurately, but then I can't see the 28 frameline with my glasses on.
BTW, the 25mm Biogon on the R-D1 is just fabulous (check my Flickr once its back online)
 
didier and terao:
thanks for your feedback. it's quite helpful as i trudge further along the RF road.
i think the 25mm would work. i had emailed terao about this (about use in relation to farsightedness, etc.), but figured it out by searching around the web. if my sight weakens, i could always get a diopter and still use the 25mm.
anyway, thanks for your input. it's a real help.

🙂
 
Hi Ramosa, you're welcome. Best to PM me here rather than use the registered address as that fills up with junk mail. It really is a fabulous lens, easily my favourite. If it was faster I doubt it would leave the R-D1...
 
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