[Leica] IMG: Macro Lens with Extension

[jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)]

The Leica Elmarit-R 60 Macro lens comes with an add-on rear extension 
for ultra-closeup work.? This is difficult to handle hand-held, but I 
tried it, none-the-less.? This requires placing the lens just a few 
inches from the subject and moving slightly to achieve focus.? This 
first image of a bee is the full image vertically, with only the ends 
cropped to remove extraneous plant matter.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170922-DSCF5375-1.jpg.html

The second image is cropped further, but gave me the best detail I have 
been able to obtain of the Woolly Aphid, whose length is only about 2mm.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170922-DSCF5292.JPG.html

Better images would be achievable with the use of a tripod, but that is 
not possible with these small visitors to the Buddleia bush.

Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA