Originally posted by dimxatzis Hi once again!! I found an Lx at 550euro with a lens 40-80mm f2.8, 2 focusing screens and FA1,FB1,FC1, FD1 viewfinders.....and an LX with 50mm f1.4 at 410. Is it worth the extra money for the viewfinders??? The second one is a little bit in a better shape than the first one. Thanks!!
Welcome. I also have an LX and it is my favourite 35mm camera.
In my experience the viewfinders are not that easy to find and can be expensive bought separately. So if they are something you are interested in perhaps the more expensive option is worth looking into.
However if it was me, I'm not really that interested in trying the different viewfinders so I'd go for the cheaper, better condition camera with the 50/1.4.
Also as you have probably read the LXs can be prone to the "sticky mirror" problem, so please test out whichever option you go with first if possible. (read up on the problem but basically the mirror will be slow to move and there may be focus issues in the viewfinder at infinity). Also a camera that has been serviced fairly recently is a plus.
Have fun
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Also check this out for info on the finders
Pentax LX - Full Info on Its Interchangeable Viewfinders