Focusing the M9

[Brian S]

These same issues existed with film shooters using super-speed lenses. I've adjusted both of my Canon 7 bodies to work with the 50/0.95. I shimmed the Canon 50/1.5 and Canon 50/1.2 for use iwth a Canon P, required making a custom shim.

If you shoot at F2, likely you will never see these problems. Shoow at F1.5, and you need to be fairly accurate. At F1.2- need to be spot on.

It's just not that hard to do, but really makes a difference with enlargements 11"x14" and up. 100% "Pixel Peeping" is like making a 24"x36" print.

 

[jonoslack]

Marc, I once tried the 1.4 mag but found it to be a bit tunnel like view, thats why I stayed with the 1.25

I've tried both - but I simply don't like using them - I'm so used to the field of view of the M9 finder, that changing it is like whacking myself over the head with a brick. I really don't understand how you can swap from one FOV to another just like that. I guess it's just me.

On the other hand, I don't really find focusing much of a problem.