Rangefinder Gear

Welcome to my website.

I've been using rangefinder cameras for a  number of years and continue to enjoy them to this day. In most cases the rangefinder cameras are lighter than their SLR counterparts and most people find shooting with them very enjoyable.

There's been a steady movement into digital rangefinders although new film cameras are still available. If digital is your main interest you're choices include the Leica M9 and M8 or using a Micro 4/3 camera with a Novoflex Adapter.

If you still enjoy shooting film, new cameras include the Zeiss Ikon Rangefinder and the Voitglander Bessa. For those looking for the simplest of cameras there is the LOMO Kompakt LCA or the plastic Holga.

Currently I sell the Zeiss Ikon system, Voigtlander, the LOMO and the Holga. I also sell the Novoflex Adapter to make Leica/Zeiss M mount lenses fit on a Micro 4/3 camera such as the Panasonic LF1 or G1, and the Olympus Penn.

If you need a case for your rangefinder I sell the Billingham Canvas bags. I think they're the nicest on the market. They're listed towards the bottom of this page.

You can reach me by email at skeoch@sympatico.ca

I shoot photos most days so you might find my blog interesting at
http://thepicturedesk.blogspot.com/

There is Free Shipping on Zeiss lens and cameras in Canada.

All Prices are in Canadian Dollars.

Using Leica M mount lenses on your Micro 4/3 camera.
If you use a micro 4/3 camera such as the Panasonic GF1 you can fit Leica M/Zeiss M lenses on your body using the Novoflex Adapter. $281.00. This is a great way to gain flexibility with the modern digital camera and the top optics you're already enjoying.



The Zeiss Rangefinder Camera and Lenses
Leica makes some great lenses for their M series of cameras.... but so does Zeiss, and they're a less money. These lenses work great on any of the M-mount systems such as the Zeiss Ikon, Voigtlander Bessa, and Leica's. Probally half the people purchasing these lenses are using them on the M8/M9.
The build quality is great and optically they are stellar. The 25mm F2.8 is the sharpest lens ever tested for 35mm photography and is one of the most popular from Zeiss.

Not sure which rangefinder lens to buy, watch this video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsL6z7gqAs0&feature=channel_page 

Planar 50mm F2 $781 Black in Stock
Zeiss Lens Shade 35/50 $84 In stock
B+W Rubber Lenshood $18.00


C Sonnar 50mm F1.5 $1117 black in stock
Zeiss Lens Shade C-Sonnar 50mm $84
B+W Rubber Lenshood $18.00
B+W UV Filter $50
B+W IR Filter for Leica M8 $115
B+W 092 Very Dark Red Filter for Infrared Films $105
B+W 040 Orange Filter for B&W $50
B+W 022 Yellow Filter for B&W $50
B+W 102 ND Filter $50


Distagon 15mm F2.8 $4600 - Not in stock but happy to order one
Viewfinder 15mm $435


Distagon 18mm F4 $1340
Lens Shade included with lens
Viewfinder 18mm $419


Biogon 21mm F2.8 $1340 Black in stock
Black Store Demo in stock at $1240
Viewfinder 21mm $419 In stock
Lens Shade 21/25 $84 In stock
B+W UV Filter $50 In stock
B+W IR Filter for Leica M8 $115 In stock
B+W 092 Very Dark Red Filter for Infrared Films $105 In stock
B+W 040 Orange Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 022 Yellow Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 102 ND Filter $50 In stock


C Biogon 21mm F4.5 $1117 Black in stock
Black Store Demo in stock at $1017.
This lens is considered by many people to be the best 21mm on the market.
Viewfinder 21mm $419
Lens Shade 21/25 $84 In stock
B+W UV Filter $50
B+W IR Filter for Leica M8 $115 In stock
B+W 092 Very Dark Red Filter for Infrared Films $105 In stock
B+W 040 Orange Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 022 Yellow Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 102 ND Filter $50 In stock


Biogon 25mm F2.8 $1117 Black In Stock
Viewfinder 25/28 $419
Lens Shade 21/25 $84 In stock
Lens Shade 25/28 $84 In stock
B+W UV Filter $50 In stock
B+W IR Filter for Leica M8 $115 In stock
B+W 092 Very Dark Red Filter for Infrared Films $105 In stock
B+W 040 Orange Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 022 Yellow Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 102 ND Filter $50 In stock


Biogon 28mm F2.8 $1005
Lens Shade 25/28 $84 In stock
B+W UV Filter $50 In stock
B+W IR Filter for Leica M8 $115 In stock
B+W 092 Very Dark Red Filter for Infrared Films $105 In stock
B+W 040 Orange Filter $50 In stock
B+W 022 Yellow Filter $50 In stock
B+W 090 Red Filter $50
B+W 102 ND Filter In stock


C Biogon 35mm F2.8 $817 Black in stock
Zeiss Lens Shade 35/50 $84
B+W Rubber Lenshood $18.00
B+W UV Filter $50 In stock
B+W IR Filter for Leica M8 $115 In stock
B+W 092 Very Dark Red Filter for Infrared Films $105 In stock
B+W 040 Orange Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 022 Yellow Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 102 ND Filter $50 In stock



Biogon 35mm F2 $1055 Silver in stock
This lens in black is out of stock at Zeiss.... we should have more for the summer.
Zeiss Lens Shade 35/50 $84 In stock
B+W Rubber Lenshood $18.00
B+W UV Filter $50 In stock
B+W IR Filter for Leica M8 $115 In stock
B+W 092 Very Dark Red Filter for Infrared Films $105 In stock
B+W 040 Orange Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 022 Yellow Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 102 ND Filter $50 In stock


Tele-Tessar 85 F4 $877 black in stock
Lens Shade 85mm F4 $70 in stock
B+W UV Filter $50 In stock
B+W IR Filter for Leica M8 $115 In stock
B+W 092 Very Dark Red Filter for Infrared Films $105 In stock
B+W 040 Orange Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 022 Yellow Filter for B&W $50 In stock
B+W 102 ND Filter $50 In stock




Sonnar 85mm F2 $3350
Lens shade 85mm F2 $144


Zeiss Camera and Lens Combos
One of the great lens makers in the world has brought out it's own line of 35mm rangefinder cameras. The lenses are among the finest ever produced and work flawlessly on the Zeiss Ikon rangefinder camera. The lenses use the legendary Leica M mount so will work equally well on the Zeiss cameras, the Bessa Voightlanders, or any of the Leica M cameras.

To get people started in rangefinder shooting I have put together camera and lens combos at a great price. These combos come with the lens shade and viewfinder when needed for the wide angle choices. Black or Silver.
Zeiss Ikon with 50mm F2 $2111 Black in stock
Zeiss Ikon with 50mm F1.5 $2396
Zeiss Ikon with 35mm F2 $2301
Zeiss Ikon with 35mm F2.8 $2141
Zeiss Ikon with 28mm F2.8 $2301
Zeiss Ikon with 25mm F2.8 and viewfinder $2752
Zeiss Ikon with 21mm F2.8 and viewfinder $2942
Zeiss Ikon with 21mm F4.5 and viewfinder $2752
Zeiss Ikon with 18mm F4 and viewfinder $2870
Zeiss Ikon body only $1619
 

Zeiss Side Grip $99 in stock


Zeiss Ever-Ready Case $167 In stock
 
Diopter Correction Lens for ZI $39 all diopters in stock
Rear Lens Cap ZM $13

Voigtlander Rangefinder Cameras and Lenses
I am an authorized Voigtlander dealer.

You can watch a photo shoot using the Bessa III and the new Voigtlander 50mm F1.1 at...

http://www.youtube.com/user/thepicturedesk#p/a/u/0/JTdQccBp5mg

The new Bessa III 667 $2650
This is the latest camera from Voigtlander Bessa for those who want a 120 folding camera. It has a 80mm F3.5 lens, shoots both 6x6 and 6x7 has a LED lightmeter and "A".
                             
                
      

Great combo pricing on the Bessa R4A with lens.
Bessa R4A (auto exposure) or the R4M (manual shutter) Body $765
The Bessa R4 is a great camera to get started with rangefinder shooting. I've packaged the camera together with either the 35mm F1.4 and hood at $1465 or 28m F2 at $1395. In stock

This camera has viewing lines for the 21/35, 28, 25/50.

The M version is black, the A version is matt black. This is the latest camera from Voigtlander Bessa for those who just shoot with lenses 50mm or shorter. These are the cameras that renewed interest in 35mm rangefinders. Easy and fun to use with a great variety of lenses, and the lenses will fit your Leica M as well.



Bessa R2A (auto exposure) Matt Black $685
Bessa R2M (manual shutter) Black Body $720
This camera has viewing lines for the 35, 50, 75 and 90


Bessa R3A (auto exposure) Matt Black $685
Bessa R3M (manual shutter) Black Body $720
This camera has viewing lines for the 40, 50, 75 and 90


Now in stock
12mm F5.6 Ultra Wide Heliar in Leica M mount $859


Now in stock
15mm F4.5 Super Wide Heliar in Leica M mount $599
 Finder 15mm $169 In stock


21mm F4 Pancake Skopar in Leica M mount $469
Finder 21mm $169 In stock


25mm F4 Pancake Skopar in Leica M mount $449
Finder 25mm $169 In stock


Ultron 28mm F2 Ultron lens in Leica M mount $689 In stock


35mm/ f1.4 Nokton lens in Leica M mount $689 In stock
Lens hood LH-6 for the 35mm 1.4 $70.00



35mm F1.2 Nokton Aspherical in Leica M mount $1050


35mm F2.5 Pancake II Skopar in Leica M mount $429

40mm F1.4 Nokton Classic in Leica M mount $519


Now in stock
50mm F1.1 Nokton in the Leica M mount $1100.


SL Lenses for Nikon SLR F mount
20mm F3.5 SL II $599

40mm F2 SL II $469
58mm F1.4 SL II $469 In stock

Finders for Rangefinders
Zoom Finder 15-35mm $599
Focal length Indication 15,18,21,25,28,35


Finder 12mm $369
Finder 15mm $169
Finder 21mm $169 In stock
Finder 25mm $169 In stock
Finder 28mm $189
Finder 35mm $189
Finder 40mm $189
Finder 75mm $189
VC Meter II $249
Side Grip $60
Spirit level $130
T-Winder $219
Angle Finder $220

Lomography
LC-A+ camera kit $315 In stock
The LOMO has a cult following and this is the top camera in this group. This is a small simple snapshot camera. The main LOMO group on Flickr.com has 23,000 members. Made of metal with automoatic exposure and built in lightmeter, it shoots 35mm film. The lens is the 32mm F2.8 Minitar 1.

The Lomo LC-A is a special little camera. It's not for everyone. It has a unique combination of features and handling that leads the photographer into taking unique photos. The Lomo credo is to be quick - see it and shoot it. The Lomo LC-A inspires spontaneous photography.

This camera is subtle. It is small and light so it comfortably slips into a pocket. The shutter is also quiet. The way it fits into your hand gives you the freedom to shoot from positions that most other cameras will not. Just pull the camera out, flick the shutter open and shoot. Many Lomo shooters don't even bother to look through the finder. "Use the force young Boris!"
The Lomo's best 2 features are its good lens and awesome low light capabilities. The wide angle lens lets you shoot from the hip (or where ever). No problem taking pictures in completely dark (with a steady hand).



Holgawood Camera $59
If you're talking about a cult following in photography the Holga is in a class of it's own. This plastic camera has a plastic lens and takes photos that are.... well not quite sharp. Yet people love the look. I've seen it used by wedding photographers because nothing else has the same look. I've even seen it in Time Magazine. It shoots 120 film.
The Holga group on Flickr.com has 15,000 members and some very interesting photos.

"Pretty in Pink"


"Commando"


"Now Showing"


"Yellow Brick Road"


Holga 120 Pinhole Camera $55
This is a great camera for super wide angle pinhole photography. On a sunny day with ISO 400 film your exposure takes about 4 second. It gives you a real wide angle on the 120 film.