[Leica] IMG: Flutterbys Using the Takumar 135

[Jim Nichols]

John, I would agree with you, that is what I would expect.  However, I 
think that only holds true if the total lens system is moving as one 
element.  With this Pentax lens, there must be something else going on.  
It has an extremely long focusing movement, more than I would expect for 
a simple lens system.

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 8/31/2015 3:20 PM, John McMaster wrote:
> Odd, I often used to use a 10mm tube on my Hasselblad 150mm to get slightly
> closer focus
>
> john
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.fr at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
> Jim Nichols
> Sent: Monday, 31 August 2015 10:18 p.m.
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> Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Flutterbys Using the Takumar 135
>
> 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
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+john=mcmaster.fr at leica-users.org] On
>> Behalf Of Jim Nichols
>> Sent: Monday, 31 August 2015 8:03 p.m.
>> To: LUG at Leica-Users.org; Olympus Camera Discussion
>> 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.T
>> IFF.ht
>> ml
>>
>> And a Gulf Fritillary, same bush
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Gulf+Fritillary+E1+Tak.TI
>> FF.htm
>> l
>>
>> Please view the last one Large.
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>
>> --
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
>>
>>
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