CV 15mm with finder

[ampguy]

Hi Bill

Hi Bill

On film I use the 15mm finder, on the M8, I use a 21mm finder that I got with a 21 ltm package from Photo Village.

Like the 15 LTM with included finder, the CV 21 with included finder is also a great deal, in my experience.

With the M8 or use on other crop-factor sensor sporting cameras what finder is right? 15, 22.5, 30? Many of the folks who will buy LTM in future are going with old version. Digital will all be M mount. The build quality will attract folks using it professionally (daily abuse).

B2 (;->

 

[briz]

Look at this, might help....
http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83601

 

[MaxElmar]

One big difference is that the newer lens (M bayonet mount) is rangefinder coupled. The older LTM lens that comes with the finder is not. Same optics.
I know it's a 15mm and some people think that scale focusing is fine and dandy. It's still something to consider. Me, I'd get the LTM because I love my old LTM bodies.

 

[robur]

Raid, four months ago I had the same doubts that you and finally I bought a second hand ltm version with finder and adapter ring for about 300 Euros. It is since then sticky in my R3a and I don´t regret buying it.

 

[raid]

I would only consider an LTM version for the 15mm Heliar. In fact, I need such a lens for my Egypt trip this summer.

 

[mustardgas]

so far loving the new 15mm M-Mount lens. The coupled focusing seems a bit unneeded compared to the scaled focusing which works just fine. Slows down shooting, but in the end I think that helps me compose better.