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

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Another R question
From: "Simon Lamb" <simon@sclamb.com>
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 18:02:57 -0000
References: <20011030174906.2583.cpmta@c014.snv.cp.net>

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
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