Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Another R question
From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net>
Date: 30 Oct 2001 09:49:06 -0800

On Tue, 30 October 2001, "Simon Lamb" wrote:

> 
> Is there a macro lens for the R8 that gives 1:1 reproduction.  I understand
> the 100 gives 1:2.8 and I am not sure on the 60mm.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> Simon
> 

Simon,

By itself, the 60mm Macro lens will focus from infinity to 1:2 reproduction ratio.  To get to 1:1 you need a 30mm extension tube.  Three suitable extension tubes are the 60's dedicated 1:1 extension tube (#14198) and the more universal Macro-Adapter-R extension tubes, #14256 (non-ROM) and #14299 (ROM).

The 14198 is an old Leicaflex-era product which may or may not have the 3rd cam required for full-aperture metering on R bodies.  It can be used with a few other lenses with significant limitations, but in general is should be considered a 60-only extension tube.

BTW, the 100 APO will focus as close as 1:2 without it's dedicated 1:2~1:1 ELPRO lens.

Doug Herr
Birdman of Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com
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