Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/03/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Geoff, Yes, I see. I had a 90/2,8 with detachable head, (now sold!), anyway I think for my use the best would be the 65, quoting Brian Brower the quality differences are not noticeables, but this is not a lens at ridicoulous prices, I have see in between 400 and 600$!, IMO is not so ridicolous. The Bellows II will be nice, but a big accessory! OTHO, I think you haven't received 2 e.mails I've sand off list, I think we have a problem with the e-mails Thanks for your help, Salud! Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org] En nombre de Geoff Hopkinson Enviado el: domingo, 16 de marzo de 2008 12:16 Para: 'Leica Users Group' Asunto: RE: [Leica] Questions about Visoflex III Hola Luis. I have one too and it is a lot of fun. The older lenses with a detachable head are the easiest to use. 50's and shorter mean that the working distance is extremely close and awkward. It depends on how much magnification you want, of course. I use the 135's with detachable head and also an older 90. The 65 is highly sought after for this job. The black ones, I think are supposed to be the best. They seem to sell for ridiculous prices and I gave up trying to find one. You can also get a bellows setup which makes the whole thing very versatile. I will send you a lot of details off-list for your interest. Cheers Geoff -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [Leica] Questions about Visoflex III Hi Luis, The visoflex 3 has a standard M bayonet. Therefore you can use all your lenses on the visoflex but you will not have infinity focus. But if you only want to do macro it is no problem. I'd say that a 50 or 90 will give the best results. Which one yo use depends on the magnification you want. 35 and shorter as well as zoom lenses are probably not the best choice. But yes the 65 is the lens to use for macro on a visoflex. The 135 tele elmar is good also and quit cheap. Make sure you get one with the first barrel because the later can't be used. The meter in the m6 will work fine but only with mirror up. The way to work is: compose the picture using the viso, get the mirror out of the way, set aperture, set speed while using the M6 vf. Becuase of this hassle I decided the best visoflex is a Leica SLR and I bought a R3 which cost about the same as a visoflex:-) Cheers and have fun, Michiel Fokkema Luis Ripoll wrote: > Hi, > > I've purchased on e-Bay a Visofex III with the adapter 16464 for Elmar > 65, Elmar & Tele Elmar 135, and Elmarit 90. I don't have any of these > lenses, my > questions are: > > 1.- Can I use my other lenses on the Visoflex?. I have only "modern" lenses: > Summicron & Summilix 35, Various 50mm, Summilux 75, Summicron 90/2AA & > T-E 90/2,8, and the Apo-Telyt 135/3,4. > > 2.- Which lens do you recommend for macrophotography, IMO the 65 is probably > the best. I'm not going to use telephoto. > > 3.- I suppose that metering through the M6 and later models will be precise > > Thank you very much in advance for your help, opinions, and > infornation > > Saludos cordiales > Luis > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information