Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras

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The Leica Viewing Magnifier M 1.25x is a small and practical accessory for all Leica M rangefinder cameras. By enlarging the viewfinder image by twenty-five percent, it facilitates image composition when using lenses with focal lengths of 50mm and upwards. At the same time, it also improves focusing accuracy by expanding the effective measuring base. Especially useful for the M line since the different viewfinder models offer different magnification ratios.

Made of black anodized aluminium, the viewing magnifier is screwed into the camera eyepiece. It also has a thread for correction lenses to compensate for vision defects.

The small accessory is secured with a chain and connected to the camera eyelet with spring catches. The viewing magnifier can be kept in its leather case with snap fastener and attached to the camera strap when not in use. The magnifier is thereby protected and is easily accessible whenever required.

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Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras
 
4.8

(based on 9 reviews)

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88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (7)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Durable (5)
  • Reliable (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday (4)
    • Portraits (3)
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    5.0

    A very useful product

    By Henry G

    from Boston, MA

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy To Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Landscape Photography
      • Portraits
      • Traveling

      Comments about Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras:

      I have used this 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier with the 50 summilux and 135 mm Apo-Telyt and focus is significantly easier and faster

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      5.0

      Viewfinder Magnifier 1.25x for M Cameras

      By Chris LAW HK

      from LAS VEGAS

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Everyday use

      Comments about Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras:

      Help a lot to focus when use lens >50mm

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      • No

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      5.0

      Viewfinder Magnifier 1.25x for M Cameras

      By Chris LAW HK

      from LAS VEGAS

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Everyday use

      Comments about Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras:

      Help u focus when u use lens >50mm.

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      • No

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      5.0

      Greatly improved focus with 50 and 90mm

      By Brian

      from Simi Valley, CA

      About Me Semi-Professional

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      Pros

      • Easy To Use
      • Lightweight
      • Reliable
      • Well Made

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Everyday use
        • Portraits

        Comments about Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras:

        I was having some trouble getting accurate and repeatable focussing when using the 90mm and 50mm Leica lenses. My eyes are 53 years old. So they just aren't what they used to be.

        I now keep this image magnifier on my M9 at all times, even when shooting with the 28 and 35mm lenses. With the magnifier in place, the 35mm frame lines are just barely visible in the viewfinder. For the 28mm lens, I just use the 18mm external viewfinder mounted on the top of the camera. I just imagine some bright lines a little inside the 24mm bright lines in this viewfinder.

        If you're having trouble getting repeatable, accurate focussing with longer lenses, I highly recommend this well made, but expensive Leica gadget.

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        5.0

        Important Acessory

        By Bubba

        from Rural South

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        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Reliable

        Cons

        • Insanely Overpriced

        Best Uses

        • Everyday use

        Comments about Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras:

        I use it on 50mm and above lenses. I had one that I bought many years ago but lost it somewhere. It is very handy for critical focusing.

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        5.0

        Better accuracy for 40mm and 90mm lenses

        By El Hank

        from Indiana

        About Me Professional

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        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Frame lines less clear

        Best Uses

        • Longer lenses

        Comments about Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras:

        I leave it attached to my Leica M9. It gives a noticeable increase in my ability to focus using my eye glasses.

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        • No

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        5.0

        Typical Leica Quality

        By Big Ratty

        from South Australia

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        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Landscape Photography
          • Portraits
          • Traveling

          Comments about Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras:

          Small unobtrusive design an good optics make this a very useful addition to the Leica rangefinder camera. Focussing is now much easier.

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          3.0

          Not good for me--[...]

          By ramosa

          from texas

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          Pros

            Cons

            • Bulky

            Best Uses

              Comments about Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras:

              B&H is the best online seller of camera equipment. This magnifier was not what I expected, so I returned it. But that is fine. [...]

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              5.0

              Makes Focussing Easier

              By Norm

              from Haddonfield, NJ

              Verified Buyer

              Comments about Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras:

              I use this magnifier on an M9 fitted with a 50mm Summilux lens. It's a perfect combination. The 50 mm frame line is at the viewfinder's limit for eyeglass wearers, but that's a plus. The 50 mm image just about fills the viewfinder. You become unaware that the magnifier is on the camera. It just makes focussing that much easier for tired old eyes like mine.
              This product is jewel-like; made with superb quality.
              I took the cord off the magnifiier and put it away with the leather case for safe keeping. I love this device!

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              Leica 1.25x Viewfinder Magnifier for M Cameras
              • Leather Case
              • 2-Year Warranty
               
               
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