Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/08/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The 90mm macro-Elmar does lock in extended position. On Aug 4, 2008, at 8:01 AM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote: > And the now discontinued Elmar M 2.8 50 which did turn to lock in the > extended position. > > Cheers > Geoff > http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ > -----Original Message----- > From: lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org > [mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On > Behalf Of > Leonard Taupier > Sent: Monday, 4 August 2008 21:18 > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] visoflex > > Yes, Alastair, mine free wheels the same as yours. But it doesn't > bother me as the only time I keep it collapsed is when it's in the > case. I think the reason it's designed that way is so you can keep > the aperture numerals on top by rotating the barrel with and without > the close up attachment. In that case it's actually a clever design > and different then the 50mm DR Summicron which does not collapse. > > Cheers, > Len > > > On Aug 3, 2008, at 11:51 PM, Alastair Firkin wrote: > >> Len, I must chip in and admit I replaced the Elmar C 90 with the >> Macro Elmar recently. I wanted it for travel, to add a bit of >> closer up ability to the M. I've not used it much yet. Seems very >> nice, and the macro attachment works for me, but the lens barrel >> does not lock: does yours. I mean, when collapsed, its "free" >> wheeling. >> >> >> --- len-1@comcast.net wrote: >> >> From: Leonard Taupier <len-1@comcast.net> >> To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] visoflex >> Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:04:45 -0400 >> >> Dave, >> >> I fully understand. My comment was a more universal observation. I >> don't know of anyone on the LUG, other then me, that has one. Before >> the introduction of the new Summarits it was one of Leica's least >> expensive lenses. Plus it's a multi purpose lens, macro, portrait, >> and a very compact telephoto. Just an observation. >> >> Len >> >> >> >> >> On Aug 1, 2008, at 2:46 PM, David Rodgers wrote: >> >>> Len, >>> >>> Maybe not so much ignore as resist consideration due to the approx >>> $2K >>> price tag for an f4 lens. I'd trade my 9/2.8 for a 90/4 ME in a >>> second, >>> because the 90/4 is uniquely Leica and I like collapsible lenses. >>> I've >>> wanted one since they were first introduced. OTOH, while I like >>> rangefinders, close up photography is not one of their strengths; >>> although the M8 might be more practical than a film body since you >>> can >>> see the results immediately. >>> >>> DaveR >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Leonard Taupier [mailto:len-1@comcast.net] >>> Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 11:01 AM >>> To: Leica Users Group >>> Subject: Re: [Leica] visoflex >>> >>> For some reason Lugers ignore the existence of the 90mm macro-Elmar. >>> It is very sharp, with it's dedicated close focus attachment can >>> capture an object as small as 3 inches across, and it's very small. >>> It's the only lens I use for my flower photography. I have had mine >>> for two years now. I also have a Viso III with many attachments and >>> lens heads. I find it most useful with the 65mm Elmar and focus >>> adapter, but also find it very useful for very close macro shots >>> with >>> the bellows or telephoto use with the 200mm and 400mm Telyts. And >>> yes >>> the 50mm DR Summicron works very well on the M8 but it must be >>> mounted in close up mode. It does not require any modification >>> but as >>> is cannot be mounted in normal mode. >>> >>> I can do it all but still prefer the 90mm macro-Elmar for every day >>> close-ups. And I have never seen when Popflash was out of the >>> lens or >>> adapter. >>> >>> Len >>> >>> >>> On Jul 31, 2008, at 10:50 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote: >>> >>>> I have various viso valuables and never thought to play with them >>>> on the M8 >>>> as yet. You folks are just masking the ground glass for the sensor >>>> size >>>> then? With a static set up (tripod and inanimate subject) I guess >>>> you can >>>> get near instant feedback via the LCD to shoot again if you need to >>>> adjust >>>> composition/exposure. Cool! I must leap in and try it out. >>>> For Leo, I recall there was an article in LFI on this a little >>>> while back. >>>> I'll catch you off-list on that. >>>> >>>> One possible alternative for anyone willing to invest more: There's >>>> the neat >>>> little macro Elmar 90 collapsible which goes down to .7m (27 inches >>>> or so in >>>> old speak) on its own or .5m with the macro adaptor. The lens seems >>>> to be >>>> relatively inexpensive used, although you don't see the macro >>>> adaptor as >>>> often. >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> Geoff >>>> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e >>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> Subject: Re: [Leica] visoflex >>>> >>>> This is really a question of how much control of the subject >>>> size:to >>>> chip area - over what focusing range. >>>> >>>> With no additional attachments you'll have a very useable macro >>>> range >>>> for general macro work. >>>> When you find yourself wanting more control of various >>>> magnifications >>>> (and/or working distances), you'll begin to get a feel for what >>>> "you" >>>> want in terms of versatility. Or you may find that it's not for >>>> you - >>>> as apparently many here have. >>>> >>>> Bottom line: a Visoflex III and any M mount lens will immediately >>>> produce very satisfying macro results. >>>> >>>> Fond regards, >>>> George >>>> >>>> george@imagist.com >>>> http://www.imagist.com >>>> http://www.imagist.com/blog >>>> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Jul 31, 2008, at 8:25 PM, leo wesson wrote: >>>> >>>>> What magic parts do I need to do this with my M8 assuming that I >>>>> will use my >>>>> 90 and 50mm summicrons? >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>> information >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information