Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Doug. Yes, I was thinking of the extension tube. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: <wildlightphoto at earthlink.net> To: <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:37 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8 Lens > Jim Nichols wrote: > >>>> > Perhaps the photos I have seen with the front portion extended are just > from > the extension due to focusing action. > <<< > > Yes that's correct. > > >>>> > I understand that the extender can be > used to get down to 1:1. > <<< > > Typically an extension tube, not an extender is used to get down to 1:1, > although if you were to use a 2x extender (much more $$$ than an extension > tube) you'd have a 120mm f/5.6 lens that focuses continuously from > infinity > to 1:1 > > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://www.wildlightphoto.com > > -------------------------------------------------------------------- > mail2web - Check your email from the web at > http://link.mail2web.com/mail2web > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >