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EPSON R-D1 Wide Angle Lenses & Accessories
Epson R-D1 Eyepiece Diopters +3,+2,+1,-1,-2,-3 $25.00 each
Voigtlander 12mm & 15mm R-D1 Viewfinders
for the Epson R-D1 $175 in stock
ALL RD VF Discontinued and SOLD OUT at the factory
$175 Each -- ORDER Before all SOLD OUT
The Cosina made Epson RD-1 has generated a lot of interest as photography's first digital interchangeable lens rangefinder -- and a Leica M mount rangefinder at that!1 However, in that excitement it is easy to forget that as shipped, the R-D1 is only a three lens camera as it only has three built in framelines: 25, 35, and 50. Epson RD-1 Epson RD-1 Epson RD-1
No problem you say, "I'll just use my Leica M accessory finders." Not so fast, Barnack. The problem is that standard 35mm format finders don't show the field of view for the R-D1's digital sensor. OK, you can play around with different accessory finder combinations and hope for the best, but to get the best tools for the job, you need finders that show the correct field of view.
Mr. K of Cosina to the rescue, da da da dah..... Epson RD-1 Epson RD-1 Epson RD-1
Cosina is has produced a limited edition series of 12, 15, 21 and 25 view finders for the Epson R-D1 size field of view! Limited? No more R-D1 finders will be produced. They are sold out at the factory, but CQ still has 12 and 15 RD1 viewinders available! So buy the viewfinders while you can, even before you buy the lenses! 21 and 25 RD VF SOLD OUT
These viewfinders are designed to work with the also made by Cosina Voigtlander 12/5.6 & 15/4.5 Leica Screw Mount lenses. All three will work fine on your R-D1 just by adding the standard Leica designed screw mount to M adapter. The viewfinders will also work well with other 12, 15, and 21 lenses from other manufacturers. However as this is written, there are no other new 12 or 15 Leica mount RF lenses available for sale - although the new Zeiss Ikon 15/2.8 will be available soon for about $3700. The math on which 15 is the best buy is up to you.
Voigtlander 12/5.6 $594 Order Here
(needs R-D1 12 Viewfinder $175, screw mount to M adapter $55)
The Voigtlander 12/5.6 is the widest lens available for your Epson RD-1. A Leica screw mount lens, it requires the standard screw mount to M adapter to mount on your Epson $55. Shown above are the lens, the detachable lens hood, the 77mm filter adapter $59, the 35mm format viewfinder which is included with the lens, the spirit level to make sure the camera is level for architectural shots $119, and the double accessory shoe to use the sprit level and viewfinder side by side $45. The 12/5.6 is a scale focus lens, which is so wide it has no need of rangefinder coupling. Focus by the distance scale on the lens barrel. A special case for the lens and the viewfinder is also available, $35.
Voigtlander 15/4.5 $345 Order Here
(needs R-D1 15 Viewfinder $175, screw mount to M adapter $55)
Like the Voigtlander 12 and 25, the Voigtlander 15/4.5 is scale focused using the distance scale on the lens barrel. A Leica screw mount lens, it requires the standard screw mount to M adapter to mount on your Epson $55. A special case for the lens and the viewfinder is also available, $35.
Voigtlander 21/4 Screw Mount $329 Order Here
(needs 28 film Viewfinder for RD $145, screw mount to M adapter $55)
Unlike the Voigtlander 12, 15, or 25, the Voigtlander 21/4 is rangefinder coupled and will focus with the Epson's built in rangefinder. A Leica screw mount lens, it requires the standard screw mount to M adapter to mount on your Epson $55. A special case for the lens and the viewfinder is also available, $35.
21/4 P Leica M Mount $419 Order Here
(needs 28 film Viewfinder for RD $145)
To the left is the new 21/4P in M mount, to the right the screw mount 21/4
Released April 2007. The new M mount 21/4 P has the same optics as the previous screw mount 21/4, but now sports a new lens barrel. Produced primarily for the new Voigtlander R4's, the 21/4P is not sold with a viewfinder as there is no need of an accessory 25 viewfinder for the R4A or R4M. The 25/4P in Leica M mount lens brings up the 28/90 framelines in Leica M cameras. The 21/4P is styled similar to the Leica 35/2 pre-aspheric Summicron. The lens is supplied with a 39mm snap on front lens cap.
25/4 Snapshot-Skopar Screw Mount $245 Order Here
(needs screw mount to M adapter $55, optional 35 film viewfinder $145 for RD)
Like the Voigtlander 12 and 15, the Voigtlander 25/4 is scale focused using the distance scale on the lens barrel. A Leica screw mount lens, it requires the standard screw mount to M adapter to mount on your Epson $55. A special case for the lens and the viewfinder is also available, $35. Please note this is a discontinued lens. Black sold out, only silver remain. 25 Film Viewfinder included.
25/4P Leica M Mount $379 Order Here
(needs optional film 35 viewfinder $145 for RD)
Unlike the screw mount version with the same glass, the later M mount 25/4 P lens IS rangefinder coupled. Two 25/4P's side by side to show different details. No screw mount to M adapter needed, 25 film viewfinder not included.
the rangefinder coupled M mount 25/4P and the scale focus screw mount 25/4 Snapshot side by side
Click HERE for Voigtlander 28, 35, 40, 50, 75, and 90mm Epson RD1 Compatible Voigtlander Lenses
ALL Cosina Voigtlander Leica Mount lenses ( M mount or Screw Mount with lens adapter) ARE Epson RD1 Compatible
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