Re: [Leica] Apo-Elmarit-R 180/2.8 - Tripod Ring/Mount

[Andrew Schroter <schroter@optonline.net>]

Bill, I bought a Tripod Holder for the 100MM F2.8 APO and couldn't figure
out how it was supposed to fit tight.  I took it to Tamarkin's Leica Demo
day and the folks were able to show me how to fit it on tightly.  They also
said that with a bit of filing on the inside of the ring (where the red dot
is positioned) it could also be used for the Vario F4 80-200 lens.
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Christensen" <williamc@speedsite.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Leica] Apo-Elmarit-R 180/2.8 - Tripod Ring/Mount


> >From my experience, the STA-1 provides insufficient support for the 100
APO.
> Rather than provide rock solid support for the lens, the device permitted
> the lens to wobble no matter how tightly it was closed.  My STA-1 collects
> dust in the closet.
>
> I hope you have better luck with it.
>
> Bill Christensen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Schroter" <schroter@optonline.net>
> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
> Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2001 4:46 PM
> Subject: Re: [Leica] Apo-Elmarit-R 180/2.8 - Tripod Ring/Mount
>
>
> > I ordered it.  Let's see if they're able to deliver.  I plan on using
for
> my
> > Apo-Macro.
> >
> > > From: "John Collier" <jbcollier@home.com>
> >
> > > B7H still list it as available:
> > >
> > >
> >
>
http://www01.bhphotovideo.com/default.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=ProductActivat
> > > or__Aproductlist_html___277___30567___LETH100R___REG___SID=E5A6C57B150
> > >
> > > > From: lucien <director@ubi.edu>
> > > >
> > > > The STA-1 (#14 636) made originally by Leica for the
> Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R
> > > > 1:2,8/100 mm works great with the Apo-Elmarit-R 1:2,8/180 mm.
> > > >
> > > > Even better than with the Apo-Macro, because with the  Apo180/2,8,
it
> > > > don't cover the plastic red index, the depth of field marks and is
not
> > to
> > > > close of the aperture ring.
> > > >
> > > > The only (slight) problem is that the four white indexes (every 90°)
> on
> > > > the STA-1 are a little bit of (1 mm).
> > > >
> > > > I don't think the STA-1 is available new anymore.
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>