Please Help: Front Focus Issue

[mmmke]

Hey Everyone

I just got my R-D1x, this week, along with the Voigtlander 35mm 1.4. At the moment, my current setup is front focusing. I even tried the backlash compensation technique described here: http://www.cameraquest.com/Epson-R-D1/_r-d1/r-d1_05.htm - It doesn't change the accuracy of focusing.

That page also talks about the limits of rangefinders focusing at maximum apertures, so I did some tests at f2 and f4, and still, the front focus issue is there.

I haven't got another lens to test the camera with. I have just got the 35mm 1.4. What do you suggest I do?

 

[nandemofoto]

Before you open it up, test it at least with 2 other lenses. Unlike film which allows a certain margin of focussing error digital sensors reveal all focusing problems. Lenses that looked fine on film suddenly showing front or back focus.

 

[Classique]

Before you open it up, test it at least with 2 other lenses. Unlike film which allows a certain margin of focussing error digital sensors reveal all focusing problems. Lenses that looked fine on film suddenly showing front or back focus.

I have the same experience. Should test a few different lenses before changing the rangefinder.

 

[LCT]

The problem is focus shift with this lens. If yours is like mine it is set to be accurate at f/1.4 - f/2.