Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/04/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mike, You will be amazed at the possibilities for close-up work. But be forewarned, it can be addicting. The macro-adapter may be the best way to go provided that the 30mm extension will provide the desired magnification. Some people carry a couple of extension tubes to have more magnification options. The beauty of extension tubes is that they can be used with different lenses such as the 180, 280, 400 etc. to view a rather small area at a considerable distance. The down side is that you will lose about a half stop for each 30 mm tube. Elpros offer another alternative but are pretty much limited to lenses of the same filter size. Again, several elpros may be needed for magnifcation flexibility. For more info, many books present detailed descriptions regarding the pros and cons of supplementary lenses (elpros) vs. extension tubes (macro-adgaper-R). After using tubes for years, I finally bit the bullet and picked up the 100 APO and its special elpro. It is an amazing combination. If the close-up bug affects you, you may ultimately succumb to the temptation. Good luck! Bill Christensen - ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike McGyver <m_mcgyver@hotmail.com> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Sunday, April 18, 1999 9:37 AM Subject: [Leica] cheap macro work > I would like to add macro capability to my R system but I don't think > I will be doing it enough to justify the expense of the 100/2.8 APO > Macro lens. I have a 90/2.8 Elmarit-R (final version) and I'd like > some recommendations on what accessories to use. I'm looking at the > ELPRO and Macro-Adapter-R. Any one with experience in this area? > > _______________________________________________________________ > Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com >