Macro Elmarit-R 60mm 2.8 On X-Pan?

[Harold Gough]

I recently purchased a Leica R Leitz Weztlar Macro Elmarit-R 60mm 2.8 for use on my digital m4/3 E-P2 via an adapter.

In the discussion in a macro forum it was mentioned that such lenses have an exceptionally wide image circle. I already have a Leica R to X-Pan adapter which I purchased to convert to Olympus OM.

At least one of the R series lenses has been recommended for use on the Pentax 645 digital camera.

Does anyone here have experience of using the Elmarit on X-Pan and/or have any relevant information?

 

[sleepyhead]

Remember that the lens will not be rangefinder coupled when adapter to the Xpan.

 

[Harold Gough]

Remember that the lens will not be rangefinder coupled when adapter to the Xpan.

I have just confirmed that. I would be relying on distance markings on the barrel and using apertures small enough to cover any error. Of course (35mm format) I have to allow for the image taking up only 75% (linear) of the viewfinder box for the 45mm lens, selected by default by the adapter.

 

[didjiman]

I have someone RF-converted a 50 Summicron R for the XPan. The focusing is off for 8 feet and under :-(

At close distance, the image circle is large enough to cover for most of the pano frame, but further out, it only covers up to about 52mm.

 

[Harold Gough]

At close distance, the image circle is large enough to cover for most of the pano frame, but further out, it only covers up to about 52mm.

Thanks. That effect is very interesting and suggests cut-off at the edges by the adapter.

 

[didjiman]

Thanks. That effect is very interesting and suggests cut-off at the edges by the adapter.

No, I believe it's normal for the image circle to get smaller at the outer focus.

 

[Harold Gough]

No, I believe it's normal for the image circle to get smaller at the outer focus.

Yes, as I have now also been told elsewhere. One of the general effects which seems not to have registered in my consciousness. 🙄