[Leica] [OM] IMG: Macro Lens with Extension

[Nathan Wajsman]

The first one is beautiful.

Cheers,
Nathan

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> On 22 Sep 2017, at 20:24, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> 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.
> 
> -- 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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