bephoto Posted October 21, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 21, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) 50 Summilux ASPH is my favorite lens but its potentials in product photography can now be unlocked thanks to the invention of M240 by Dr. Messsucher its incredible that a lens that is NOT AT ALL designed for macro photography can perform so good. 50LuxASPH @f/11 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/235881-a-hidden-dimension-of-50mm-summilux-asph/?do=findComment&comment=2692998'>More sharing options...
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algrove Posted October 21, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 21, 2014 Did you use the new Macro Adapter M (14652) for the photo? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalHeMan Posted October 22, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 22, 2014 Assuming this is with the macro adapter, I'm also very interested in playing with this combo... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted October 22, 2014 Share #4 Posted October 22, 2014 Did you use the new Macro Adapter M (14652) for the photo? The Macro Adapter M (14652) is another strange adapter that seems to be justified mainly for the Macro Elmar M 90mm which can then be used for photography to infinity when collapsed, and macro work when extended. The variable length might be useful for 50mm, too. Dunno. I look forward to examples. . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 22, 2014 Share #5 Posted October 22, 2014 The Macro Adapter M (14652) is another strange adapter that seems to be justified mainly for the Macro Elmar M 90mm which can then be used for photography to infinity when collapsed, and macro work when extended. The variable length might be useful for 50mm, too. Dunno. I look forward to examples. . It works on 50's and on any M lens as a matter of fact. It's just that with the 2 variables it takes some getting used to-lens focus + macro adapter focus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bephoto Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted October 29, 2014 90 Apo-Summicron is also very good combined with Macro Adapter I also used 100AME + R-Adapter + Macro Adapter and it reaches 1:1.1 and delivers better image quality than ELPRO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeuBu Posted October 29, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 29, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) It works on 50's and on any M lens as a matter of fact. It's just that with the 2 variables it takes some getting used to-lens focus + macro adapter focus. I own the 50mm summilux ASPH and I'm considering to buy the new macro adapter. Is there a "rule" or any experience how to focus which one, e.g. depending on the distance? Thanks, Uwe Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted October 29, 2014 Share #8 Posted October 29, 2014 FWIW, the Leica site provides some cautionary notes when using the new adapter with lenses wider than the 90 Macro-Elmar... As the Macro-Adapter-M is also compatible with other M lenses, it offers Leica M photographers an even wider range of opportunities for creative composition and additional variety in reportage portfolios. With Leica lenses from 50 mm and greater, it enables macro exposures up to a reproduction ratio of 1:2 and, with wide-angle lenses, even larger ratios. The lens-to-subject distance decreases with decreasing focal lengths. The use of the adapter with 28, 35 or 50 mm lenses creates fascinating effects. The short distance from the subject creates extremely distorted perspectives and highly selective sharpness. Because, in contrast to a macro lens design, the imaging performance of these lenses is not optimised for such close focusing distances, it is advisable to stop them down by one or two aperture values. The use of the Macro-Adapter-M with lenses with focal lengths of less than 28 mm is not recommended, as the lens-to-subject distance must be extremely short to allow correct focusing. Jeff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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