[Leica] IMG: Macro Lens with Extension

[Jim Hemenway]

The work of a master!

Jim H


On 9/22/17 2:24 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> The Leica Elmarit-R 60 Macro lens comes with an add-on rear extension 
> for ultra-closeup work.  This is difficult to handle hand-held, but I 
> tried it, none-the-less.  This requires placing the lens just a few 
> inches from the subject and moving slightly to achieve focus.  This 
> first image of a bee is the full image vertically, with only the ends 
> cropped to remove extraneous plant matter.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170922-DSCF5375-1.jpg.html
>
> The second image is cropped further, but gave me the best detail I 
> have been able to obtain of the Woolly Aphid, whose length is only 
> about 2mm.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170922-DSCF5292.JPG.html
>
> Better images would be achievable with the use of a tripod, but that 
> is not possible with these small visitors to the Buddleia bush.
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
>