Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html