Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/06/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>> Of course the 50mm Sumicron-R and 90mm Elmarit-R would do likewise >>and in user condition wouldn't cost much more... but does either of these >>focus very close? > >John, The Elmarit R 2.8/90mm (#11239, the first 5-element version, ser.VII filter will focus to 28 in. and with Elpro-CU.VII close-up lens reaches 1:3. Sharp even with Elpro (Macrotar). Summicron R 2/90mm has same close-up range as the above, uses same Elpro (Macrotar). I have both of them, and find the 2.8/90mm has a bit more contrast, it's excellent with Elpro. The Elpro's are specially designed 2-element Achromats for the above lenses; Leitz had them long before Nikon with their similar T-type CU. attachments; Minolta had similar units for SRT cameras in 55mm dia., they would fit the newer R-lenses. > >I used to own a Serries VIII 180 2.8 and found it to be a great lens. Yes >it is heavy, but heavy is a relative term-compared to a 300 2.8 it is >light, and I shoot one of those hand held, so I did not find the weight of >the 180 prohibitive. The lens turned out superb results. IMHO The first heavy Elmarit R 2.8/180mm (11919, 5-element,ser. VIII filter) will focus only to 6ft.8in. You could add the Extension-Tube set to get closer; there are no ser.VIII Macrotars. I like to use a monopod with the old 180mm or Leitz tabletop tripod with large BS head as chestpod; it balances beautifully on its tripod-socket. Hope this helps! greetings -otto- > >I also used to own the 90 2.0 Summicron R and this was my favorite R lens. >Very sharp, compact, fast, and an all around joy to use. I do not remember >about the close focusing of the lenses however, as I do not do a lot of >that myself. > >Happy hunting, > >Harrison McClary >hmphoto@delphi.com >http://people.delphi.com/hmphoto otto w. rath, 504-633, northcliffe blvd. toronto on. M6E 3M3 canada (416) 783 5128