>Hi Erik,
I had the same problem with the dedicated Leica plastic 21mm finder that came with my 21mm ASPH, and ended up getting a Voigtlander 21mm finder instead (or rather: in addition...

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Despite some barrel distortion, the high-point Voigtlander brightline finder works a lot better, at least for me who wears glasses. It's gives a much clearer view, and you can frame the shot accurately with your eye at a bit of a distance. If you're picky about perspective distortion (at least I am for architectural shots), it couples nicely with a Voigtlander level finder, using a duouble shoe adapter. See
I am sure their 25 mm finder is just as good, although I haven't tried it.
Good luck!
Richard Torsleff Stockholm, Sweden
>Posted by Erik Nash (Enash) on Friday, August 08, 2003 - 9:36 pm: > >I recently added a second hand 24mm ASPH to my kit which came complete >with the 24mm accessory viewfinder. (the rectangular one in which has >the black plastic housing) Although I'm happy with the lens - the >viewfinder BLOWS! There is a ton of distortion and flare, and it has a >very fat bright-line frame line with round corners. Round corners? >Anyway, I find it very difficult to get any accurate sense of what is >actually going be in frame. I'm wondering if anyone out there can tell >me if the newer 21 24 28 wide angle finder is any better. And if its >worth the $300 plus. > Thanks