Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/08/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dave, I fully understand. My comment was a more universal observation. I don't know of anyone on the LUG, other then me, that has one. Before the introduction of the new Summarits it was one of Leica's least expensive lenses. Plus it's a multi purpose lens, macro, portrait, and a very compact telephoto. Just an observation. Len On Aug 1, 2008, at 2:46 PM, David Rodgers wrote: > Len, > > Maybe not so much ignore as resist consideration due to the approx $2K > price tag for an f4 lens. I'd trade my 9/2.8 for a 90/4 ME in a > second, > because the 90/4 is uniquely Leica and I like collapsible lenses. I've > wanted one since they were first introduced. OTOH, while I like > rangefinders, close up photography is not one of their strengths; > although the M8 might be more practical than a film body since you can > see the results immediately. > > DaveR > > -----Original Message----- > From: Leonard Taupier [mailto:len-1@comcast.net] > Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 11:01 AM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] visoflex > > For some reason Lugers ignore the existence of the 90mm macro-Elmar. > It is very sharp, with it's dedicated close focus attachment can > capture an object as small as 3 inches across, and it's very small. > It's the only lens I use for my flower photography. I have had mine > for two years now. I also have a Viso III with many attachments and > lens heads. I find it most useful with the 65mm Elmar and focus > adapter, but also find it very useful for very close macro shots with > the bellows or telephoto use with the 200mm and 400mm Telyts. And yes > the 50mm DR Summicron works very well on the M8 but it must be > mounted in close up mode. It does not require any modification but as > is cannot be mounted in normal mode. > > I can do it all but still prefer the 90mm macro-Elmar for every day > close-ups. And I have never seen when Popflash was out of the lens or > adapter. > > Len > > > On Jul 31, 2008, at 10:50 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote: > >> I have various viso valuables and never thought to play with them >> on the M8 >> as yet. You folks are just masking the ground glass for the sensor >> size >> then? With a static set up (tripod and inanimate subject) I guess >> you can >> get near instant feedback via the LCD to shoot again if you need to >> adjust >> composition/exposure. Cool! I must leap in and try it out. >> For Leo, I recall there was an article in LFI on this a little >> while back. >> I'll catch you off-list on that. >> >> One possible alternative for anyone willing to invest more: There's >> the neat >> little macro Elmar 90 collapsible which goes down to .7m (27 inches >> or so in >> old speak) on its own or .5m with the macro adaptor. The lens seems >> to be >> relatively inexpensive used, although you don't see the macro >> adaptor as >> often. >> >> Cheers >> Geoff >> http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ >> >> -----Original Message----- >> Subject: Re: [Leica] visoflex >> >> This is really a question of how much control of the subject size:to >> chip area - over what focusing range. >> >> With no additional attachments you'll have a very useable macro range >> for general macro work. >> When you find yourself wanting more control of various magnifications >> (and/or working distances), you'll begin to get a feel for what "you" >> want in terms of versatility. Or you may find that it's not for you - >> as apparently many here have. >> >> Bottom line: a Visoflex III and any M mount lens will immediately >> produce very satisfying macro results. >> >> Fond regards, >> George >> >> george@imagist.com >> http://www.imagist.com >> http://www.imagist.com/blog >> http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist >> >> >> >> On Jul 31, 2008, at 8:25 PM, leo wesson wrote: >> >>> What magic parts do I need to do this with my M8 assuming that I >>> will use my >>> 90 and 50mm summicrons? >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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