kennedda
Kennedda
I am interested in macro photography and use nikon equipment for that purpose rather than my Leica m camera. In 2003, Leica introduced the new macro-elmar 90 mm lens. And, just recently, they have introduced a right angle view finder. Has anyone used this lens and the macro adapter in the field? While I can read the specs, it is difficult to judge how the lens and adapter are going to function. Any input or comments would be appreciated.
r-h
Newbie
Hi,
did you find these:
http://www.leica-camera.de/imperia/md/content/pdf/objektive/datenbltterm-objektive/32.pdf
and the animation on
http://www.leica-camera.de/produkte/msystem/objektive/makro/index_e.html
The macro adapter is mounted like a regular lens, and the macro lens is mounted 180° on the adapter and extended. It has on the bottom a second DOF and distance scale, which is used instead the original one.
The next two parts on my shopping list: Macro elmar and macro adapter.
I played a little with the macro/adapter/angle view viender during an exhebition/nature photography contest here in Germany. Very nice stuff. Looks like it will work for me.
Hope this helps.
Best regards
Robert
did you find these:
http://www.leica-camera.de/imperia/md/content/pdf/objektive/datenbltterm-objektive/32.pdf
and the animation on
http://www.leica-camera.de/produkte/msystem/objektive/makro/index_e.html
The macro adapter is mounted like a regular lens, and the macro lens is mounted 180° on the adapter and extended. It has on the bottom a second DOF and distance scale, which is used instead the original one.
The next two parts on my shopping list: Macro elmar and macro adapter.
I played a little with the macro/adapter/angle view viender during an exhebition/nature photography contest here in Germany. Very nice stuff. Looks like it will work for me.
Hope this helps.
Best regards
Robert
T
Tim
Guest
I've got the 90 macro elmar, but no macro adaptor.
My thoughts, for what it's worth........
As a compact 90mm lens, it's absolutely superb, if f4 is fast enough for you. For me, it's fine, and therefore it's a really compact and great lens that with the 35 'cron is my main take everywhere kit.
I didn't buy the macro adapter because a) it's ludicrously expensive, and b) it's not **really** all that macro.........
It allows the lens and camera to focus from 0.77m (from the manual, not measured....
) down to 0.5m, with a reproduction ration of 1:3. Better than any "normal" rangefinder lens, but still not all that useful for true macro photography. And the adaptor alone costs more than half again what the lens does.
I love my Leica, and it's going to have to be prised from my cold dead hands, but I know it's shortcomings - if you really want to do macro work - use an SLR.
Saying that technically you can do it is true, like saying that using a visoflex you can use 300 or 400 mm lenses. Sure you can, but there are better tools for the job.......
Of course, YMMV...........
:angel:
My thoughts, for what it's worth........
As a compact 90mm lens, it's absolutely superb, if f4 is fast enough for you. For me, it's fine, and therefore it's a really compact and great lens that with the 35 'cron is my main take everywhere kit.
I didn't buy the macro adapter because a) it's ludicrously expensive, and b) it's not **really** all that macro.........
It allows the lens and camera to focus from 0.77m (from the manual, not measured....
) down to 0.5m, with a reproduction ration of 1:3. Better than any "normal" rangefinder lens, but still not all that useful for true macro photography. And the adaptor alone costs more than half again what the lens does.I love my Leica, and it's going to have to be prised from my cold dead hands, but I know it's shortcomings - if you really want to do macro work - use an SLR.
Saying that technically you can do it is true, like saying that using a visoflex you can use 300 or 400 mm lenses. Sure you can, but there are better tools for the job.......
Of course, YMMV...........
:angel:
Roger Hicks
Veteran
I have the 90/4 and macro adapter and use them less than I expected -- I think it's becausa RF cameras get you out of the habit of macro. But even at 1:3 the quality is superb and the setup is very easy to use. If you shoot macro and RF, this is the only real alternative to Viso III+16464+65/3.5 (which I also have and use less than I expected...)
Cheers,
Roger (www.rogerandfrances.com)
Cheers,
Roger (www.rogerandfrances.com)
kennedda
Kennedda
Response to Comments on Leica's M macro 90
Response to Comments on Leica's M macro 90
Thanks all for your comments. I noted the limits of 1:3 macro ratio and the cost. However, I also note the ease of use and quality of the 90 lens. As well, I noted that this is almost the only modern macro m alternative. While I do like my 105 macro on my SLR and I do get good results, it would be great to be able to carry one light weight system into the field on hiking and outdoor occasions. Thanks again for your input.
Response to Comments on Leica's M macro 90
Thanks all for your comments. I noted the limits of 1:3 macro ratio and the cost. However, I also note the ease of use and quality of the 90 lens. As well, I noted that this is almost the only modern macro m alternative. While I do like my 105 macro on my SLR and I do get good results, it would be great to be able to carry one light weight system into the field on hiking and outdoor occasions. Thanks again for your input.
Fred
Feline Great
I've tried a borrowed 90 f4 with specs from Leica at a Leica day in Milton Keynes UK a month or so ago. I didn't expect too much but the lens performed very well indeed. 1:3 is still very good reproduction and it's very small. The adapter is flat and packs into a small pouch.
I'm looking for a Leica 90 and this could well be on my shopping list. The size and clarity are very good, the macro is a real bonus though. You don't always have an SLR with you when you want to work a little closer up.
I'm looking for a Leica 90 and this could well be on my shopping list. The size and clarity are very good, the macro is a real bonus though. You don't always have an SLR with you when you want to work a little closer up.