Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've been looking into shooting macro. My interest is not so much shooting bugs, but more like Weston's peppers and other nature studies - i.e., things that don't move. Seems to me there are alot of different ways to skin this cat, and the options are pretty overwhelming. Leica M has it's new 90mm macro lens. I also shoot Nikon manual and DSLR, where there is a combination of macro lenses, extension tubes, reversal rings, and bellows accessories. MF SLR camera systems seem somewhat similar to Nikon's array of options, with some cameras, like the RZ67, having a built in bellows. LF folks seem to use long bellows, although I also found mention of macro lenses, primarily featuring superior flatness of field (not an issue for me). So, has anyone tried the Leica 90/4? How would this compare to the array of options - lens reversal, extension tubes, bellows, other SLR dedicated macro lenses - for other camera systems in the various formats. I'm guess I'm just trying to get a handle on the various trade offs before I go out and invest in the wrong thing. Thanks much. If there are macro photographers out there, I'd love to see some of the pictures you've achieved using different gear setups. Scott -- Pics @ http://www.adrenaline.com/snaps Leica M6TTL, Bessa R, Nikon FM3a, Nikon D70, Rollei AFM35 (Jihad Sigint NSA FBI Patriot Act)