Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Wed, 24 Mar 1999, Terry wrote: >Does Leica manufacture extension tubes for the R fixed focal length and >zoom lenses? I've seen no mentioning of same in Leica's literature and >in books. If they don't, whose tubes are compatible? Thanks! > >Terry The Macro-Adapter-R, # 14256, is a 30mm auto-aperture extension tube with meter coupling. It works with all R-bodies in manual-exposure and aperture-priority modes but I don't know about shutter-priority or program modes. The 14256 does not fit on the Leicaflex cameras without modification. I've modified mine by replacing the R-only bayonet ring with a Leicaflex-compatible bayonet mount (from the 60 macro's 1:1 tube). On the Leicaflex SL/SL2 bodies the modified 14256 retains the auto-aperture function but metering is stop-down only, and on the Leicaflex Standard, you get just the auto-aperture function. The 14158/14159 (I think?) extension ring set is a two-part extension ring with a semi-auto-aperture feature; you can add additional intermediate rings for more extension. IMHO the 14256 is grossly over-priced and the R-only bayonet is stupid and I like mine anyway, particularly after having fixed the R-only problem. Doug Herr Sacramento