Which M has the best VF?

[payasam]

I voted for the M3. Doesn't count for much as the only other M I have used is the M2. The clean frame lines of the M2 are to be preferred, specially as 35mm lines are included -- but I have noticed that the images in the R/F patch in the M3 are relatively unaffected by eye position.

 

[gliderbee]

It seems to me this kind of questions, spanning several brands (Leica, ZI, Voightlander) is best asked in a general forum, no ?

By putting this poll in the Leica M forum, you're "filtering" the respondents; how many Leica-users ever had a look at Voigtlander, and know e.g. that the R3A and R3M have 1:1 viewfinder, and not .91 like the M3 (present company (that's all of you) excepted, of course 😛) ?

OTOH, how many Voigtlander or ZI users read the Leica M forum (present company (that's me)... etc 😀) ?

Before somebody takes a large stick: I just bought a M6 TTL and waiting for it now .... 🙂

BTW, I voted for the R4A: no other VF can beat it when you like ultra-wide. I do like the R3A and the Hexar RF very much though.

Stefan.

 

[edodo]

between all the Ms if there would be only one it is the M4 finder which is the best. Then comes M3 then M2 and then MP, M6, M7...

 

[uhligfd]

Hands down winner for best VF: the Zeiss ZM. The rest (Leica Ms) are just "also ran"s.

If you are interested or need a good viewfinder.

 

[WalterM]

I personally use a .85x MP finder in my M7. It's served me well. I think .72x is all right. Haven't tried .58x.

 

[Vincenzo Maielli]

I own many Leica M cameras (M2, M3, M4, M5, MP and M7) but the VF of the M3 remain the best.
Ciao.
Vincenzo

 

[yanidel]

To me, the Epson R-D1 1:1 viewfinder provides the best experience, especially to shoot with both eyes open.
I wish it had a bigger focusing patch and allow a bit wider focals.