Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Henning, thanks. I have no Canon gear however I'll delve into the Nikon options. The Nikon bodies I have are all manual focus cameras. Remember when they were made of metal? Cheers Hoppy -----Original Message----- Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: HoPpY Macro At 7:36 AM +1000 1/24/07, G Hopkinson wrote: >MoNtIe, thanks for the suggestion. Yes that is an inexpensive option >worth a play. If you do happen to have a Nikon body around, you can often find the older 200/4 micro for a good price. Great lens; great value. Can also be used on Canon EF's with an adapter. If you are using a regular tele for close ups, the usual rule of thumb is to use 2 element achromats such as the Nikon 5T and 6T, or Canon 250D and 500D or the more deluxe Elpros with internal focussing lenses, and extension tubes with non-IF or floating element lenses. Due to their design, you'll get the best quality this way. Better is to use an IF macro, and best a fixed FL macro in its optimum design range. >-----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 >Montie >Sent: Tuesday, 23 January 2007 23:24 >To: lug@leica-users.org >Subject: [Leica] Re: HoPpY Macro > >HoPpY...if you just want to dabble, and you're already loaded >with nikkor glass, look for a Nikon "K" ring set on gleeBay. >Cheap Cheap...work great! compliments the tubes. > >Montie