Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/27

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Macro and zoom, 2nd thoughts
From: Doug Herr <telyt560@cswebmail.com>
Date: 27 May 2000 09:24:21 -0700

On Sat, 27 May 2000, "Gib Robinson" wrote:

> 
> I almost always carry my f/4 80-200. Is there a way to use it effectively as
> a macro lens?
> 

Gib,

The 100's Elpro is recessed about 3/4" which may interfere with the 80-200's front element.  Its diameter is also significantly less than that of the zoom's front element, so you'd have to stop it down quite a bit to avoid vignetting.


Doug Herr
Sacramento
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