Canon L-2

[m_arch]

I recently purchased a Canon L-2. The viewer has settings for 35mm, 50mm and RF. What is the purpose of the RF? Does it correspond to any specific lens?

Thanks
MArk

 

[jlw]

It magnifies the rangefinder image for more accurate focusing, which is especially important when using longer-focal-length lenses.

You can use the RF position as an approximation of the view through a 100mm or 135mm lens, but it's pretty vague. The best bet is to use an accessory viewfinder for viewing and the RF position for focusing.

 

[dexdog]

I second what jlw said, although I think that the RF position is closer to 135mmm view than 100mm view. Handy feature to have.