I know that you can get finders for 21mm,24mm,etc,however,can I buy a 35mm finder?

-- Craig Smith (craigsmith@hotmail.com), February 10, 2002

Answers

Cosina/Voigtlander sell one which is good and reasonably priced but has very little eye relief (can be a problem if you wear glasses). Leica made a SBLOO which is very good but also extremely expensive (mint $400US+, user $250US+).

-- John Collier (jbcollier@powersurfr.com), February 10, 2002.

Another option are the myriad 28-135, 35-135 and 35-200 zoom finders you can find second-hand.

-- Jay (infinitydt@aol.com), February 10, 2002.

I found a very bright, inexpensive Russian one on ebay. No bright lines, but a nice finder for under $50.

-- Andrew Schank (aschank@flash.net), February 10, 2002.

I don't know if it's listed in their regular catalogue, but Leica made a 35mm finder for the special edition 35mm screwmount lenses they brought out a few years ago. I know Kindermann Canada has a couple left (last time I talked to them). Before purchased this I had one of the Russian finders and there just isn't any comparison (though at $300.00 there shouldn't be). I've not seen the 35mm Cosina/Voigtlander, but if the 21 is any indication there's would be a cheaper alternative.

-- Bob Todrick (bobtodrick@yahoo.com), February 10, 2002.

I have used a Nikon Rangefinder shoe mount 35 finder for years. It is small and round, fairly bright and came with a neat little leather case. I used it on my M3 occasionally when I wanted to use the 35 on that camera. Probably semi-collectible at this point but there must be some in drawers in camera stores around. Worth a look. Good luck.

-- Don (wgpinc@yahoo.com), February 10, 2002.

I have a great viewfinder for 35mm frames, its a Swallow, made in Japan, really. I may not need (since my newly aquired M2) it and it anyone is interested email me. its a nice piece in great shape.

-- mike (thearea19@aol.com), February 10, 2002.