[Leica] IMG: Flutterbys Using the Takumar 135

[Jim Nichols]

John,

The closest tube that I have is 9mm.  I used it and shot a few images, 
but found that focusing, at least with this lens, is very sluggish, 
taking a wide range of motion, and the available focusing range is quite 
limited.  Here is a sample image, but I think I can do better without 
the tube.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Ext+Tube+GF.TIFF.html

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 8/31/2015 2:00 PM, John McMaster wrote:
> Look for a 10-15mm extension tube? Just enough to get it focussing that bit
> closer...
>
> john
>
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> Jim Nichols
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> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Flutterbys Using the Takumar 135
>
> I captured images of two more passing butterflies using a combination with
> which I am beginning to feel more comfortable, the Oly E1 and the Pentax
> 135/3.5, shot wide open.  Both were shot at very close to the near focus
> limit.  Colors are just as they came from the ORF file.
>
> A Black Swallowtail on the Buddleia Bush
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Black+Swallowtail+E1Tak.TIFF.ht
> ml
>
> And a Gulf Fritillary, same bush
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Gulf+Fritillary+E1+Tak.TIFF.htm
> l
>
> Please view the last one Large.
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>
> --
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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