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Subject: [Leica] Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8 Lens
From: grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey at mchsi.com)
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:40:33 +0000

 
Thanks,
Gene  -------------- Original message from "wildlightphoto at earthlink.net" 
<wildlightphoto at earthlink.net>: --------------


> Gene Duprey wrote:
> 
> >>>
> What is the modification?  I would like to use my  14198 0n other lenses.
> <<<
> 
> If your other lenses are all Leicaflex-compatible the only modification you
> need to do is remove the collar that covers the 60mm lens' aperture ring. 
> On early models of the 14198 the collar is held in place with a screw and
> cement.  Late models omit the screw.  The collar can be removed with
> persuasive force applied by vice-grip pliers (destroys the collar).
> 
> If you want to use R-only or ROM lenses you will also need to enlarge the
> inner diameter of the flange and (often) trim the lock button's inner side.
> Or send it to DAG and tell him you want to use ROM lenses on it.
> 
> Once the 14198 is modified:
> 
> 1) with auto-diaphragm lenses of any cam configuration, set the lens'
> aperture ring to the smallest aperture, i.e., f/16 or f/22 and use the
> aperture ring on the 14198 to adjust exposure.  The markings on the 14198
> aperture ring will only make sense if the lens is f/2.8, otherwise think of
> the ring as "full aperture" when it's at f/2.8, "one stop down" when it's
> at f/4, etc.  You'll retain automatic diaphragm and whatever full-aperture
> metering your 14198 supports (either 2-cam or 3-cam).
> 
> 2) with the f/6.8 Telyts or any other lens with a manual diaphragm, set the
> 14198's aperture ring at f/2.8, ignore what the viewfinder tells you the
> aperture is, and use the lens's diaphragm instead.
> 
> A couple of limitations:  the inner light baffles will cause dark corners
> on full-frame cameras when using a long-focus lens like the f/6.8 Telyts. 
> Not a problem with your DMR. the inner light baffles also interfere with a
> few lenses so that these lenses cannot be used with the 14198.  The ones
> I've found will interfere are the 50mm Summilux-R E55 and the 2x
> APO-Extender-R.  The inner light baffles can be removed at the risk of
> increased flare from the shiny aperture control parts that will be exposed.
> 
> You should be able to use your 560mm lens with the 14198 without any
> modification.
> 
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
> 
> 
> Original message from "wildlightphoto at earthlink.net"
> : --------------
> 
> 
> > Jim Nichols wrote:
> > 
> > >>>
> > I'm confused by the second photo.  Does the adapter go between the
> aperture 
> > ring and the front portion of the lens? This photo makes it appear that
> the 
> > aperture ring is still closest to the camera.
> > <<<
> > 
> > The 14198 extension tube has an aperture ring that is used instead of the
> > lens' aperture ring.  The extension tube has a collar at the lens end 
> > that
> > covers the lens' aperture ring; the lens' aperture ring is set to f/22
> > before connecting the lens and extension tube.
> > 
> > The more recent Macro-Adapter-R (14256? or the ROM version 14299?) does
> not
> > have its own aperture ring, using the one on the lens instead.  The 14198
> > is set up with its own aperture ring so that you can meter at full
> aperture
> > on the Leicaflex SL and SL2.  The Macro-Adapter-R in its original form
> > cannot be used on the Leicaflexes.
> > 
> > The 14198 can only be used with the 60mm Macro lens (with a few
> exceptions)
> > while the Macro-Adapter-R can be used with many lenses and meters at full
> > apereture with any R body.  Since I use both R and Leicaflex bodies, and 
> > I
> > use the extension tube with more than just the 60mm Macro-Elmarit-R, I've
> > worked out a modification to the 14198 to make it more universal.
> > 
> > Doug Herr
> > Birdman of Sacramento
> > http://www.wildlightphoto.com
> > 
> > 
> > Jim Nichols
> > Tullahoma, TN USA
> > ----- Original Message ----- 
> > From: "David Freedman" 
> > To: "Leica Users Group" 
> > Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:34 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8 Lens
> > 
> > 
> > > The 60mm Macro-Elmarit lens focuses continuously from infiity to 1/2
> life
> > > size; 1:1 with an adapter.
> > >
> > > See here:
> > >
> > > At closest focusing distance:
> > >
> > > http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/3658659280_d5739ac779_o.jpg
> > >
> > > With the 1:1 adapter:
> > >
> > > http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3317/3658659318_ce9c9bdd5c_o.jpg
> > >
> > > Dave F.
> > >
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