Leica (fit) Macro lenses around 50mm?

[Benjamin]

Any lenses around 50-60mm that can fit a Leica M without massive investment in modification of the mount? I don't want or need a tele-macro lens on a rangefinder.

I remember seeing Tom Abrahamson had an RF coupled Alpa mounted on an M2 a while a go and I just wondered what the options might be.

Before anyone mentions the DR Summicron, I know it close focuses but it's not a macro lens.

Thanks,

Benjamin

 

[Benjamin]

After reading a bit more, looks like I'll be going with the DR Summicron.

Oops,

Benjamin

 

[venchka]

You could do worse. Make sure that the goggles match the lens. I sure do like mine. Lovely lens. Oh, and the lens head unscrews to mount on the bellows and reflex housing. The early 90mm/2.8 Elmarit does the same.

 

[rlouzan]

Elmar 65mm f3.5 + Visoflex

 

[payasam]

My lenses are all screw mount and I have screw extension tubes, so using the lot on my M2 is a distinct possibility. I'd have to check a few distances on a ground glass and do the actual work with a tape measure. Did this stuff way back, but now it doesn't appeal as much as the simplicity of my digital SLR with macro lens.

 

[Tom A]

Benjamin. rangefinders are not very good for close up work. The best and least complicated is still the DR Summicron. Not a true macro, but it works. The Macro Switar 50 worked, but it de-coupled from the rangefinder at 0.7 meters so anything closer than that was guesswork (or tedious measuring with a ruler!).
For true macro work and a M - you have to go to a Visoflex II/III and the adapters for various lenses. The best is the 65f3.5 as it is the widest lens that will cover close-up to infinity. A bit clumsy as a walk around kit and you really need a tripod for it too.
For higher volume macro - nothing beats a SLR, even to a point were you dedicate a body to it. Old Nikon F and the 55 Micro Nikkor f3.5 or 2.8 can be gotten for what a Viso III costs today - and it is much easier to handle.