Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ray, Yes this adapter was dedicated to the 60mm Macro Elmarit. Code 14198. There was also another macro adapter ring specifically dedicated to the Macro Elmar 100 F4 lens. Code 14262, this is engraved '100'. There was eventually (1981) a macro adapter for all R-lenses, code 14256. This replaced the previous 1:1 adapters originally supplied for the Macro lenses, this new adapter cannot be used on Leicaflex cameras though. If you're looking for extension tubes to use with any lens, these were/are also made and come in three parts, the front and rear mounts being bayonet, the remaining four joints being screw! Bizarre but true, only Leitz! Jem - -----Original Message----- From: Ray Moth [SMTP:ray_moth@yahoo.com] Sent: 21 February 2001 09:10 To: LUG Subject: [Leica] Macro adapter with lenses other than Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm Dear All, I bought a used 3-cam Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm lens and persuaded the dealer to include the macro adapter in the deal. This adpater has its own aperture ring. When attached, it encloses the base of the lens so that the lens's aperture ring is invisible. You must set the aperture on the lens itself to f/22 before you can mount it on the adapter. All this works fine. However, I've found that I cannot mount my 3rd-cam-only Elmarit-R 90mm on the macro adapter. I haven't tried to force it (!) but they're clearly incompatible. I wonder if this macro adpter is dedicated to the 60mm macro lens or is it supposed to work with other lenses too? If so, which ones? Regards, ===== Ray "The trouble with resisting temptation is you never know when you'll get another chance!" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - Buy the things you want at great prices! http://auctions.yahoo.com/