[Leica] IMG: Trying the Close-Up Lens

[lluisripollphotography at gmail.com (Lluis Ripoll)]

Yes, this is a good shot of a decisive moment!
Lluis


> El 20 jul 2018, a les 19:36, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> va 
> escriure:
> 
> In  my exchanges with Moose, I have learned of his use of Achromat (two 
> element) close-up lenses with long lenses.  I secured one of these, and 
> first tried, mostly unsuccessfully, to use the combination hand-held.  
> Then, after trying it on a tripod, I mounted the lens on a 55mm f/1.8 
> Takumar to reduce weight and set it up outdoors, inviting the insects to 
> come to me.  With a lens to subject distance of 7 to 16 inches and 
> focusing on the rear screen using an old black cloth from the 1940s, I 
> finally got a few decent shots.  Here is an example:
> 
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20180720-DSCF8386-a.jpg.html
> 
> Next, I might try my  monopod.  Who knows what might result.
> 
> Thanks, Moose.
> 
> -- 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> 
> 
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