Getting a rangefinder again... R3A or M3

[film_man]

congrats! when looking for a lens also check out the 7Artisans 50 1.1

Thanks. I did come across that lens but then I read this https://www.35mmc.com/29/07/2017/dj-optical-7artisans-50mm-f1-1-review/#The_M3DS_M4_fit_issue
Does anyone have experience with the 7Artisans 50/1.1 on an M4?

 

[Huss]

Thanks. I did come across that lens but then I read this https://www.35mmc.com/29/07/2017/dj-optical-7artisans-50mm-f1-1-review/#The_M3DS_M4_fit_issue
Does anyone have experience with the 7Artisans 50/1.1 on an M4?

Works fine on my M4-2. If you post a pic of the lens release button on your camera, and the surrounding lens mount, I can compare it to mine.

 

[warden]

So lucky me, there was a shop locally that had the M3 and a variety of M2 and M4 bodies available. I tried the M3 and the 50 framelines are just too close to the edges, like the 40 were on the R3A. So while the view was gorgeous it was not appropriate, especially as with glasses I couldn't even see the 50 frame lines. So that wouldn't work with a 50 for me, let alone a 40.

On to the M2/4/4-2/4-P bodies that were available, and the 50 frame lines are just right. Plenty of space around them without glasses and just right with my glasses on. I tried it with the Voigtlander 40/1.4 and 35/1.2 (sadly no 40/1.2 in stock but that gave me a good idea of the size and handling) and various 50s. I think I'll go with a 40/1.4, the 1.2 is interesting but judging by the 35/1.2 it would be too big and intrusive in the finder.

So, I am now the proud owner of an M4 and will do a bit more thinking on whether I want a 40/1.4 or maybe a 50 Cron/Summarit/Nokton. Thank you all for the suggestions and opinions!

Sweet! Congrats on the new camera!

 

[Ko.Fe.]

So lucky me, there was a shop locally that had the M3 and a variety of M2 and M4 bodies available. I tried the M3 and the 50 framelines are just too close to the edges, like the 40 were on the R3A. So while the view was gorgeous it was not appropriate, especially as with glasses I couldn't even see the 50 frame lines. So that wouldn't work with a 50 for me, let alone a 40.

On to the M2/4/4-2/4-P bodies that were available, and the 50 frame lines are just right. Plenty of space around them without glasses and just right with my glasses on. I tried it with the Voigtlander 40/1.4 and 35/1.2 (sadly no 40/1.2 in stock but that gave me a good idea of the size and handling) and various 50s. I think I'll go with a 40/1.4, the 1.2 is interesting but judging by the 35/1.2 it would be too big and intrusive in the finder.

So, I am now the proud owner of an M4 and will do a bit more thinking on whether I want a 40/1.4 or maybe a 50 Cron/Summarit/Nokton. Thank you all for the suggestions and opinions!

M4 is very wise choice.
I have same feeling if in glasses about 50 mm framelines. I like them more in M4-2 and in R2M, than in M3.
I couldn't get used to 40mm on M3. Negatives never matched the framing.

 

[film_man]

Speaking of glasses, I need to get a rubber eyepiece or whatever. Whoever thought metal eyepieces are a good idea...

 

[film_man]

Right so the M4 is now paired with a Voigtlander 40/1.4. What a great little combo. Thank you all for the recommendations, looking really forward to the weekend when I'll be putting a few rolls through it!

 

[JWMster]

Glad you got a good combo. These manual beasts are wonderful indeed. Have fun! But like they used to say about Lay's potato chips, "Betcha can't have just one!"

 

[film_man]

Glad you got a good combo. These manual beasts are wonderful indeed. Have fun! But like they used to say about Lay's potato chips, "Betcha can't have just one!"

Obviously I'll need a metered one because I'm lazy. The really positive thing is that my other half saw the M4 and instead of the usual reaction (rolling eyes..."oh yet another camera") I got a "you're not selling that, ever". So obviously I can get a few more now.

 

[JWMster]

M6 TTL is a nice way to go for a meter. Much as I love the M4-2, the M6 is the one to grab when you don't wanna mess with a meter.