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Leica 1.4X magnifier
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wparsons
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There is a Hong Kong version at 1.33, I think, for less money.
I use the 1.25 from Leica.
I believe the 1.4 prevents one from seeing the wider frame lines, so this mag can't be left on all the time. However, the 1.4 works for the longer lenses.
The magnifier is terrific. I got a second body and am planning on getting a second 1.25 for it.
I use the 1.25 from Leica.
I believe the 1.4 prevents one from seeing the wider frame lines, so this mag can't be left on all the time. However, the 1.4 works for the longer lenses.
The magnifier is terrific. I got a second body and am planning on getting a second 1.25 for it.
Theres that 1.35 diopter Japanese version. Do search on this site. You'll find more info there. I might go for one for $175.
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glenerrolrd
Workshop Member
One of the advantages of the 1.4x is supposed to be ......it provides a near 1.00 view verse the standard .68. This allows you to keep both eyes open while focusing. You can almost see this if you have a 1.25x but the magnification difference will through you off. I have had it recommended to me to try to keep my left eye open while focusing with my right. This allows the person being photographer to see your eye and that you mean no harm.
Before Leica came out with the 1.4, I bought a 1.35 from megaperls(now Japan Exposures) in Japan for about $175 and it works perfectly (with built-in diopter correction). I have the Leica 1.25 with a diopter correction from Leica and the 1.35 does not do under for it and is as compact.
Unfortunately when I just checked to provide a link they state that due to patent restrictions it may not be sold to U.S or German customers.http://www.japanexposures.com/
Maurice
Unfortunately when I just checked to provide a link they state that due to patent restrictions it may not be sold to U.S or German customers.http://www.japanexposures.com/
Maurice
My order went through even though I live in the US since I'm using it for my telescope only. The Leica 1.4 doesn't have the diopter.
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John Black
Active member
Any updates on this yet? I'm thinking about buying one.
M
marknorton
Guest
Does it still have the auto-detaching rubber ring?
I received the 1.4 but thought it was too much of a tunnel view which I did not like.
I gave it back and stay with my 1.25.
Also the 1.25 works fine with 28mm frame, the 1.4 does not.
I might hvae decided different if I was mainly shooting 75 and 90 or 50/1.0
However the 28 and 50/1.4 and 75/2,5 I can focus fine with the 1.25 and its just more relaxing for my eyes than the 1.4.
I think to remember that the rubber ring is different from the one on the 1.25 (which I have lost allready twice)
Tom
I gave it back and stay with my 1.25.
Also the 1.25 works fine with 28mm frame, the 1.4 does not.
I might hvae decided different if I was mainly shooting 75 and 90 or 50/1.0
However the 28 and 50/1.4 and 75/2,5 I can focus fine with the 1.25 and its just more relaxing for my eyes than the 1.4.
I think to remember that the rubber ring is different from the one on the 1.25 (which I have lost allready twice)
Tom
deepdiver
New member
Hi guys, sorry to bring this old tread back to surface,
As you all know here, I don't have a Leica M camera yet, however, I will have M9 soon
and I ONLY have 1 M lens with me right now, which is Leica 50/1.4 ASPH.
I'm planning not to buy a new lens for a while.
I want to maximize 50/1.4 ASPH.
Now my question is.
SInce i love shooting portrait, I want to use F1.4 for most of the time
how easy the standard viewfinder to nail the focus at F1.4 ???
OR
Should I get the Leica 1.4x magnifier? so that I can focus much easier for F1.4
any comment and suggestion will be great!
Thank you
Andree
As you all know here, I don't have a Leica M camera yet, however, I will have M9 soon
and I ONLY have 1 M lens with me right now, which is Leica 50/1.4 ASPH.
I'm planning not to buy a new lens for a while.
I want to maximize 50/1.4 ASPH.
Now my question is.
SInce i love shooting portrait, I want to use F1.4 for most of the time
how easy the standard viewfinder to nail the focus at F1.4 ???
OR
Should I get the Leica 1.4x magnifier? so that I can focus much easier for F1.4
any comment and suggestion will be great!
Thank you
Andree
KurtKamka
Subscriber Member
Hi Andree,
You should have no issues focusing at 1.4 on the 50lux. It looks like you have done quite a bit of manual focus on some of your other cameras ... so you apparently know what you are doing. I can't speak to the M9 specifically, but on the M8 the shorter focal lengths (35 and 50luxes) have never been an issue. f1.4 on the M 50 lux is sharper than the 80R lux you are familiar with using.
Kurt
You should have no issues focusing at 1.4 on the 50lux. It looks like you have done quite a bit of manual focus on some of your other cameras ... so you apparently know what you are doing. I can't speak to the M9 specifically, but on the M8 the shorter focal lengths (35 and 50luxes) have never been an issue. f1.4 on the M 50 lux is sharper than the 80R lux you are familiar with using.
Kurt
deepdiver
New member
Hi Kurt!
thank for the quick reply, so u are suggesting me NOT to buy any eye magnifier for using 50mm @F1.4 ??
I played a bit on Leica webite, they have a nice "M9 rangefinder camera game" where you can pick a lens, then u can try to focus the subject.
When I choose 50mm, I was a little bit surprised of how small the area on the view finder
SO the question came out on my head "Will I be able to get a focus image @F1.4 50mm ??"
thank you
thank for the quick reply, so u are suggesting me NOT to buy any eye magnifier for using 50mm @F1.4 ??
I played a bit on Leica webite, they have a nice "M9 rangefinder camera game" where you can pick a lens, then u can try to focus the subject.
When I choose 50mm, I was a little bit surprised of how small the area on the view finder
SO the question came out on my head "Will I be able to get a focus image @F1.4 50mm ??"
thank you
John Black
Active member
I prefer NOT to use a 1.25x or 1.40x magnifier on the M8 with the 50 Lux ASPH because the magnifiers reduce contrast. The extra magnification is nice, but I do better without them. I think focusing the 50 Lux ASPH on the M8 is quite easy. I very seldom have an OOF.
I've tried the Leica 1.25x and 1.4x along with the HK Supplies 1.25x. If do find that you need a magnifier, try the HK Supplies first. It works just as well IMO - and for about 25% of the price of a new Leica 1.25x.
I've tried the Leica 1.25x and 1.4x along with the HK Supplies 1.25x. If do find that you need a magnifier, try the HK Supplies first. It works just as well IMO - and for about 25% of the price of a new Leica 1.25x.