R2A with 40/1.4 nokton (again I think, sorry)

[rogerkeith]

Hello to all. I'm a new forum user. I'm Italian.
I wear glasses and I have decided to buy the r2a. But I would want to mount the 40/1.4 but without use an extra viewfinder. It's possible?
Many thanks.
=)

 

[markinlondon]

Hi and welcome.

Many people use 40mm Summicrons on Leica M's usually filing the mount to bring up the 35mm framelines. with a Bessa you don't even need a file. Just use the 35mm frame for most shots, you may find the 50 frame closer to the lens' coverage at close distances. Framing on a rangefinder is not an exact science.

Mark

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

Just shoot full viewfinder and expect to get a little less on the negs.

 

[petebown]

Or go of the 35/1.7 lens instead. The out of focus effect (lens bokeh) of the 35mm lens is much better than the 40mm. Its my favourite lens on my R2A, it gets more use than the rest of the lenses put together.

I like the idea of a choice between a single coated or multi coated lens though. However, I wouldn't know which one to choose as I shoot both B&W and colour.

 

[Bob B]

I'm also planning to get a 40mm/1.4 for my R2A. One guy at PhotoVillage suggested using the 50mm framelines, but I suppose it all depends on how you frame your photos in the viewfinder.
I have seen some poorish bokeh on some of the 40mm samples, but the small size of the lens and fast speed makes if very appealing.

 

[Fedzilla_Bob]

It had been recommended to me in the past that the 10° difference btween the 50mmm frameline and the angle of view for a 40mm could be advantageous. Simply crop later.

 

[rogerkeith]

Thanks to all. =)
I don't understand the difference between r2a and r3a in case I wear the glasses. To me 1:1 viewfinder size is very interesting if the visual one is better.
=)

 

[pbjbike]

The 40 framelines on the R3a will be very difficult to see while wearing glasses. The R2a would better choice in that case.

 

[rogerkeith]

Simply, this is my choice for the lenses:
40/1.4
rokkor 28/2.8
voigtlander 12 or 15mm.

Which body is indicated?
Thanks
😉

 

[pbjbike]

IMO, an R2A: Use the 35 framelines for the 40 Nokton and don't frame tightly when shooting close up. Get an external 28mm C/V finder for use with the 28, (or use the full camera finder view if you like). The 12 and 15's will have auxilary finders included. Hope this helps.

 

[rogerkeith]

Thank you very much!
=)

 

[rvaubel]

Roger
I use the 35mm framelines for the 40mm Nokton. For my 28mm lens I use the whole viewfinder and frame very tightly (very very tightly). Then for my 21mm or 15mm use an aux viewfinder. This way, you never have to fiddle with viewfinders when changing lenses.
Rex

 

[BrianPhotog]

Just shoot full viewfinder and expect to get a little less on the negs.

I'd do the opposite...set my framelines to 50 so that I know what I shoot will make it in to the frame. I don't mind a small crop later. 🙂

 

[Doug]

Simply, this is my choice for the lenses:
40/1.4
rokkor 28/2.8
voigtlander 12 or 15mm.
Which body is indicated?

My answer is: Minolta CLE. 🙂

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

I'd do the opposite...set my framelines to 50 so that I know what I shoot will make it in to the frame. I don't mind a small crop later. 🙂

I'm the other way. I shoot full viewfinder, but keep the 50mm framelines selected (with a 40mm lens) just for getting horizontals and verticals correct.

Most of my pictures are not closely framed and I hardly ever crop. With 'two eyes open' and the 1:1 viewfinder I just find it a natural way to compose now.

We all have different ways of doing things don't we?

 

[Palaeoboy]

Originally Posted by rogerkeith
Simply, this is my choice for the lenses:
40/1.4
rokkor 28/2.8
voigtlander 12 or 15mm.
Which body is indicated?

My answer is: Minolta CLE.

Totally agree with Doug a CLE fits the bill perfectly.

 

[rogerkeith]

CLE is one truly beautiful camera. But it's much expensive one and it's found alone 2nd hand. I prefer the new Bessa cameras😉

 

[rogerkeith]

CLE is one truly beautiful camera. But it's much expensive one and it's found alone 2nd hand. I prefer the new Bessa cameras😉

 

[Huck Finn]

If you're going to use a 40 mm lens, why not just buy the Rollei 35 RF with 40 mm frame lines? It has the same 0.7 magnification of the R2A, just doesn't have AE.

 

[Dougg]

Yes, one would then use an accessory viewfinder for the 28mm as well as the wider lenses.