Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/02/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Scott, interesting that you post this now. I have just rediscovered my 60/2,8 Macro-Elmarit. Focuses to 2:1 w/o attachment and 1:1 with the macro-adapter. More to the point it is a truly splendid lens optically. Erwin Puts writes: " The Macro-Elmarit 60mm f/2,8 has no distortion and the performance is equally good from center to edge. If you are looking for a standard lens that delivers superior performance [close up and ] at medium apertures and distances, then the Macro-Elmarit is first choice............Flare cannot be detected and vignetting is quite small.............The Macro-Elmarit is a general purpose lens and can be used with all subjects and most photographic conditions. It is not a true reportage lens, as the focusing movement is a bit slow......... But in all situations where the documentary and meditative style of photography is selected, this lens is the best choice." As Erwin puts it, the beauty of the 60 Macro-Elmarit is that it is a close-up and also a "normal" lens for almost all other purposes barring available darkness and action and street photography. These lenses are often on the site that may not be mentioned in the range of $450-600. depending on condition. Of course it does require the purchase of a Leicaflex or Leica R. Today however, this is not an expensive event. Leicaflex SL's are so unwanted in today's market that extremely fine examples, occasionally even recently serviced ones, can be found for $450-500 or even less. Good luck, Scott. Seth ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott McLoughlin" <scott@adrenaline.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 4:57 AM Subject: [Leica] Seeking general macro advice > 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) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >