[Leica] IMG: Another Way to Snap a Butterfly

[Jim Nichols]

After seeing Moose's recent fly captures, I became interested in trying 
an extension tube, though I don't have any of the modifying optics he 
has been using.  My only extension tubes are M42, so I attached the 
9.5mm tube to my Takumar 135/3.5 lens.  The usable focusing range seemed 
to be approximately 2 - 5 feet, not bad for butterflies.  To get a few 
more MP, I used my Oly E-510.  This gave me the equivalent of a 270/3.5 
lens.

This female Spicebush Swallowtail flew up and rested for about five 
minutes on the greenery on my fence.  This was the only view and 
lighting that I had available.  I tried focusing at several stops, and 
it was not too difficult.  I suspect this was taken at f/8.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Spicebush+Swallowtail+Female.tif.html

Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA