Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/08/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]on 7/8/01 12:12 AM, lea at lea@whinydogpress.com wrote: > I have a wonderful Canon system (complete with auto focus macro lens), a > wonderful Pentax 645N (yes, complete with auto focus macro lens), a Leica > system > and a Mamiya 7 in addition to several other odds and ends. > > I'm not looking to buy a Nikon system, an R series Leica or anything else > except > whatever can work on my M6. > > My work is close up so time really isn't an issue...I use and really like the > Visoflex. I'm simply looking for a lens that will allow me a bit more space to > back off my subject. Several have suggested the 65mm lens and that is what I > will > keep my eyes out for. > > Also, I get that you don't like auto focus for your macro work. I happen to > love > it for mine so how bout we drop that issue? Doubtful after this long you'll > change my mind. > Lea Lea, the easiest way to run macro for you would be to get a nice macro lens for the Canon system. On the other side I do think you'll love working and checking results obtained with a Viso system with an M6. No doubt, I thought you needed it for great series of photos and wanted to speed up the work on that. In the meantime, let me suggest you to go to an old Elmarit to use with the Viso...that way you'll be able to increase a little the distance between camera and object. Somebody already said it. The 65 is a very special lens, appreciated also as a collectable. This makes its prices goes up. An old Elmarit, you don't need to go for the latest since it will not unscrew from its barrel, is cheaper and will give the distance you're looking for. Change your mind ? Naaaaah, no way to do that... Be happy... Pablo