Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug Thanks for the info. I guess the 100mmould make a great macro and portrait lens, and I could go for a 1:1 adapter when I feel the need. Simon - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Doug Herr" <telyt@earthlink.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 5:49 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Another R question > 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 > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html