CL focusing in low light accuracy?

[analogpics]

Hey all, was contemplating getting a CL to use with a vc 50mm heliar jahre f2 lens, but was wondering how it does in low light as i'd be shooting it wide open and was worried the baselength would make it a bit tricky? Thanks!

 

[mike rosenlof]

Provided the rangefinder itself is in good condition. A rangefinder camera is usually easier to focus in low light than an SLR.

 

[splitimageview]

Plenty of RF baselength for a 50/2. No worries

 

[Dan Daniel]

As I remember, Leica discouraged using anything wider than f/4.0 for a 90mm lens because of the combination of shallow depth of field and short rangefidner base. But I don't think that there were any other warnings.

 

[x-ray]

I have a CL I have a 40 1.4 CV on and have no problem. I've had no problem with my Planar 50 f2 wide open. Just exercise care in focusing.

 

[analogpics]

Thanks for the responses everyone! I may still end up with an m6 (might be getting one for cheeeap 🙂 ) but if that falls through, i'll be looking at getting a CL because wow, even the minty ones with fully working shutter speeds, meter, etc. are still waaaay cheaper than a beat up m6 🙂 And i like the compact size...one other thing though, i have a CLE and originally was just going to use that with the 40mm framelines and just try to visualize the 50mm framelines but, tbh, i just don't want to do that haha. Does anyone on here do that? 😀

 

[splitimageview]

There is an old thread about RF accuracy but the chart disappeared.

Here it is again...the CL is within margin to 50/1.4, 50/2 is a piece of cake...anything over 100% on the chart is iffy.

Notice the 90/4 at 107%.

 

[splitimageview]

The chart lists the common rangefinders, the +1.x refers to an added 1.x viewfinder magnifier.

HRF = Hexar RF, S3/SP = Nikon Rangefinders

 

[x-ray]

The CL is a fun little camer. I carry one in my car most of the time. I keep a CV 40 on it and 90 rokkor in my console. The meter is iffy so I removed the battery and carry a meter. I just ordered a CV meter V1 And looking forward to getting it.

I have a couple of M film bodies and they're way better but the CL is small, cheap and convenient.