Ever heard the phrase ‘smaller is always better? We have gone from large bulky appliances and devices to smaller and more compact ones in order to improve efficiency.
Modern rangefinder devices have been designed in such a way that every single piece is given a minimalistic approach but still, the rangefinder manages to retain its efficiency and accuracy.
Far gone are the days of big round lenses for rangefinders.
More recent models have included smaller, chemically coated lenses that have been treated so as to provide clearer and more accurate measurements out in the forest or on the golf course. This is one of the main reasons why are rangefinders expensive.
Why Are Rangefinder Lenses So Small
Studying the evolution of devices over the years, it is easy to see that portability and efficiency have now become the new trend among modern devices.
Manufacturers constantly try to make their devices smaller and more compact, as much as they can. For it to fit into tiny pockets and spaces easily for better transportation.
If you were to take a survey among both professional and amateur rangefinder manufacturers, most, if not all would agree that producing rangefinder lenses as small as the specification can allow is the way to go.
Why Are Leica Rangefinder Lenses So Small?
In all fairness to these lenses, being regarded as a smaller lens may send the wrong message to some people as the smaller lens may somehow be ineffective.
One of the few reasons for these rangefinders manufactured with small lenses is so that you can reduce viewfinder blockage as much as possible.
The specifications for the lens do not include any more than just the manual focusing mount and optics. As for larger Leica lenses, they are mainly created just exclusively for digital sensors rather than just optics.
Conclusion…
We can not deny that there are several benefits of small lenses. They won’t take up so much space in your camera bag, it won’t get in your way when you are trying to work as with large, obtrusive lenses.
Additionally, if stealth is something you care a lot about, then small lenses are just what you need. With small compact lenses, you won’t draw unnecessary attention to your device.