[Leica] visoflex

[drodgers at casefarms.com (David Rodgers)]

Len, 

Maybe not so much ignore as resist consideration due to the approx $2K
price tag for an f4 lens. I'd trade my 9/2.8 for a 90/4 ME in a second,
because the 90/4 is uniquely Leica and I like collapsible lenses. I've
wanted one since they were first introduced. OTOH, while I like
rangefinders, close up photography is not one of their strengths;
although the M8 might be more practical than a film body since you can
see the results immediately. 

DaveR

-----Original Message-----
From: Leonard Taupier [mailto:len-1@comcast.net] 
Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 11:01 AM
To: Leica Users Group
Subject: Re: [Leica] visoflex

For some reason Lugers ignore the existence of the 90mm macro-Elmar.  
It is very sharp, with it's dedicated close focus attachment can  
capture an object as small as 3 inches across, and it's very small.  
It's the only lens I use for my flower photography. I have had mine  
for two years now. I also have a Viso III with many attachments and  
lens heads. I find it most useful with the 65mm Elmar and focus  
adapter, but also find it very useful for very close macro shots with  
the bellows or telephoto use with the 200mm and 400mm Telyts. And yes  
the 50mm DR Summicron works very well on the M8 but it must be  
mounted in close up mode. It does not require any modification but as  
is cannot be mounted in normal mode.

I can do it all but still prefer the 90mm macro-Elmar for every day  
close-ups. And I have never seen when Popflash was out of the lens or  
adapter.

Len


On Jul 31, 2008, at 10:50 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote:

> I have various viso valuables and never thought to play with them  
> on the M8
> as yet. You folks are just masking the ground glass for the sensor  
> size
> then? With a static set up (tripod and inanimate subject) I guess  
> you can
> get near instant feedback via the LCD to shoot again if you need to  
> adjust
> composition/exposure. Cool! I must leap in and try it out.
> For Leo, I recall there was an article in LFI on this a little  
> while back.
> I'll catch you off-list on that.
>
> One possible alternative for anyone willing to invest more: There's  
> the neat
> little macro Elmar 90 collapsible which goes down to .7m (27 inches  
> or so in
> old speak) on its own or .5m with the macro adaptor. The lens seems  
> to be
> relatively inexpensive used, although you don't see the macro  
> adaptor as
> often.
>
> Cheers
> Geoff
> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Subject: Re: [Leica] visoflex
>
> This is really a question of how much control of the subject size:to
> chip area - over what focusing range.
>
> With no additional attachments you'll have a very useable macro range
> for general macro work.
> When you find yourself wanting more control of various magnifications
> (and/or working distances), you'll begin to get a feel for what "you"
> want in terms of versatility. Or you may find that it's not for you -
> as apparently many here have.
>
> Bottom line: a Visoflex III and any M mount lens will immediately
> produce very satisfying macro results.
>
> Fond regards,
> George
>
> george@imagist.com
> http://www.imagist.com
> http://www.imagist.com/blog
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist
>
>
>
> On Jul 31, 2008, at 8:25 PM, leo wesson wrote:
>
>> What magic parts do I need to do this with my M8 assuming that I
>> will use my
>> 90 and 50mm summicrons?
>
>
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