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Subject: [Leica] 90 macro
From: len-1 at comcast.net (Leonard Taupier)
Date: Sun Jan 14 15:02:20 2007
References: <001301c737cd$2aa8aff0$6501a8c0@asus930><BEF02839-A20A-4DD5-A93C-4AC998262156@comcast.net><000901c737ec$a9067250$6501a8c0@asus930> <B8A4A3F6-27FB-4D23-96C5-A08E96859AA7@comcast.net> <000301c7382e$2f15d700$6501a8c0@asus930>

Hoppy,

The adapter goes an as easy as an M lens or extension tube. It can go  
on the lens or the body first. Doesn't matter. Actually it is an  
extension tube. No accuracy involved.

Len


On Jan 14, 2007, at 5:49 PM, G Hopkinson wrote:

> Thanks Len, I'd seen those, I think, as you posted them, without  
> noting the equipment. Very nice stuff in the genre.
> Do you find that the macro adaptor is easy to use, as far as  
> placement accuracy?
>
> Cheers
> Hoppy
>
> -----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
> Leonard Taupier
> Sent: Monday, 15 January 2007 01:13
> To: Leica Users Group
> Subject: IMG: Re: [Leica] 90 macro
>
> Hoppy,
>
> These are the 90 Macro shots;
>
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/LeonardT/LG_2.jpg.html>
>
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/LeonardT/LG_1.jpg.html>
>
> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/LeonardT/LG_5.jpg.html>
>
> I also have the 90 APO but find I use the macro more.
>
> Len
>
>
>
>
> On Jan 14, 2007, at 9:59 AM, G Hopkinson wrote:
>
>> Thanks Len. I'd read at least one good review. I have the Elmarit M
>> 90 which is very good indeed. I was contemplating the macro
>> capability. Something I haven't played with at all.
>> I'm really looking forward to receiving my yearbook. We are pooling
>> post services here due to the extortionate fees demanded by UPS
>> to deliver here to Australia. Somehow more than double what my
>> purchases through Amazon cost.
>> Cheers
>> Hoppy
>>
>> -----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
>> Leonard Taupier
>> Sent: Monday, 15 January 2007 00:50
>> To: Leica Users Group
>> Subject: Re: [Leica] 90 macro
>>
>> Hi Hoppy,
>>
>> Yes, I have the lens and adapter. I like it a lot. My flower picture
>> in the yearbook was taken with it. I believe some of my flower shots
>> in the gallery as well. I find you can come in fairly tight even
>> without the adapter. More useful then the DR Summicron for closeups.
>> It's a very sharp lens, with or without the adapter. Very compact as
>> well.
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Len
>>
>>
>> On Jan 14, 2007, at 6:14 AM, G Hopkinson wrote:
>>
>>> Hi LUG folk.
>>>
>>> Does anyone on the list have any experience with the current
>>> Elmarit M f4 90 and its macro adaptor?
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Hoppy
>
>
>
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Message from hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson) ([Leica] 90 macro)