Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/08/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Gene, I expected the trade-off, but was surprised at the extent of it until I did some calculations and experimental shots. Once I understood it, I think I can compensate by increasing the distance in order to get the necessary DOF. Thanks for the comments. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: <grduprey at mchsi.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 11:57 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Suncatcher > > > Jim, > > > The performance of the 60 Macro Elmarit is very typical of macro lenses, > and is normal for this type of lens. You get close up, you loose dof. > > > Cheers, > Gene -------------- Original message from "Jim Nichols" > <jhnichols at lighttube.net>: -------------- > > I don't want to leave the impression that I am finding fault with the > Elmarit-R 60/2.8 Macro. When used as it was designed to be used, it is > capable of great images. It took me a little while to realize how it was > intended to be used. The limited DOF when up close means that this range > is useful only for flat, or relatively flat subjects. This suncatcher on > our kitchen window is captured in great detail in the image below. The > details in the glass are very good. I have >> tried this with other lenses and never got it as nice as this. >> >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Lemon+Suncatcher.jpg.html >> >> Comments and critiques welcomed. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >