IkarusJohn Posted July 30, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) In another thread, Jono posted an image taken with his Leica T, macro converter and Noctillux, and this got me thinking. While the MEM-90 is well written up as a compact lens, without the macro adapter, what are its strengths? More critically, is it really that much better at macro photography with the T than any other Leica M mount lens and the macro adapter? Have others experimented with this set up? We're breaking new ground here, I suspect, as the new MEM-90mm (more particularly with the new adapter) is the first M lens designed purely for the M(240) which doesn't work with rangefinder only M cameras - for them, you need the earlier version of the adapter with the goggles. I might just get the adapter and have a play - my question will be, what magnifications will be achievable with the Leica T, the M adapter, and new macro adapter and various M lenses. Does anyone know how to do the maths on this? Cheers John 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jonoslack Posted July 31, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 31, 2014 In another thread, Jono posted an image taken with his Leica T, macro converter and Noctillux, and this got me thinking. While the MEM-90 is well written up as a compact lens, without the macro adapter, what are its strengths? More critically, is it really that much better at macro photography with the T than any other Leica M mount lens and the macro adapter? It's a fantastically sharp lens - really one of the sharpest, I guess 90s are pretty easy to make, especially if they're relatively slow. It is better than other M mount lenses with the adapter - partly from a practical point of view in that you can quickly focus to infinity without removing the adapter (just by collapsing the lens). Partly because it is designed to perform as well with an extension tube (which of course the other M lenses aren't). Partly because the focusing range with the adapter (both extended and collapsed) seems to be greater than it is with most other lenses. Have others experimented with this set up? We're breaking new ground here, I suspect, as the new MEM-90mm (more particularly with the new adapter) is the first M lens designed purely for the M(240) which doesn't work with rangefinder only M cameras - for them, you need the earlier version of the adapter with the goggles. Well, obviously it works fine on pre-M(240) cameras without the adapter. It's only the macro adapter which is designed for the M240 alone (just like the R adapter was). I might just get the adapter and have a play - my question will be, what magnifications will be achievable with the Leica T, the M adapter, and new macro adapter and various M lenses. Does anyone know how to do the maths on this? Cheers John Hi John I've used the adapter with several lenses - notably the noctilux, the 75 'cron, 50 'lux and 35 summarit. You can focus much closer with wider angle lenses (I think because they're less telecentric), but I haven't worked out whether this results in more magnification or not (lazy I'm afraid). The adapter is a lot of fun - both with the T and with the M, it's beautifully made and stacks happily on the M to T adapter with no movement. I will leave you the pleasure of working out closest focusing for each different lens (I suspect that the maths would be really complex, and would require measurements which aren't readily available). FWIW, and coincidentally, I took this last night with the M adapter and the 50 summilux wide open. 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! 8 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/231388-new-macro-converter-with-other-lenses/?do=findComment&comment=2640485'>More sharing options...
felixthecat Posted August 1, 2014 Share #3 Posted August 1, 2014 (edited) Could someone kindly advice what is the nearest distance the lux 50 can focus with the adapter. As without that the nearest is 0.7m based on specification. Thanks. Edited August 1, 2014 by felixthecat Spelling mistake Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 2, 2014 Share #4 Posted August 2, 2014 Don't forget folks that the focal length and subject distance are not just about magnification. The role of perspective is often forgotten but crucial in macro photography. At about 15 cm one gets the most natural perspective using a 135 mm lens, for instance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixthecat Posted August 2, 2014 Share #5 Posted August 2, 2014 I know what u actually mean. In this case what abt the 50lux. That is why I am considering before I spend the money. Thks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ww@lt Posted August 2, 2014 Share #6 Posted August 2, 2014 unbelievable, how much fuss you make a out a simple extension ring..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted August 2, 2014 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) unbelievable, how much fuss you make a out a simple extension ring..... Welcome to the forum. You should see how much angst was associated with rattling aperture blades on the 35 Summilux FLE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ww@lt Posted August 2, 2014 Share #8 Posted August 2, 2014 Could someone kindly advice what is the nearest distance the lux 50 can focus with the adapter. As without that the nearest is 0.7m based on specification. Thanks. 1/b + 1/g = 1/f b = Distance from optical Center of Lens to Film/Sensod g = Distance from optical Center of the lens to subject f = focal length of lens 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted August 5, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted August 5, 2014 unbelievable, how much fuss you make a out a simple extension ring..... fuss? Boy, you're going to have fun on this forum! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflindner Posted August 7, 2014 Share #10 Posted August 7, 2014 Hello, here some experiences with my New M240. I made some tests last weekend in the Benrath's palace garden near Düsseldorf, Germany. 1st I used an M240 with a Summicron-R 1:2/50 together with th enew R Adapter and Elpro 2 that I own since the 80th. 2nd I used http://www.novoflex.com/de/produkte/objektiv-adapter/zwischenringsatz-leica-m/ with my M 2.3.12 90mm f/2 ASPH Apo-Summicron-M. 3rd I used the Novoflex converter together with my Vario-Elmar-R 1:4,5 / 75 - 200 and the Elpro. Here some results. The extreme ones are the 200. Do not look at the exif data because I did not change and it is not nit possible in the camera itself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflindner Posted August 7, 2014 Share #11 Posted August 7, 2014 One more hint: The resolution is very low due to upload capabilities. The yellow lilac one shows a nearly full screenshot (it is a 16th of the full picture) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted August 7, 2014 Share #12 Posted August 7, 2014 unbelievable, how much fuss you make a out a simple extension ring..... Wait until someone asks about a bag to carry it. Jeff 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted August 8, 2014 Share #13 Posted August 8, 2014 Wait until someone asks about a bag to carry it. Jeff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflindner Posted February 21, 2015 Share #14 Posted February 21, 2015 You did not understand what the combination is I explained. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted February 25, 2015 Share #15 Posted February 25, 2015 unbelievable, how much fuss you make a out a simple extension ring..... oh my.....but this is really SO much more than a simple extension ring. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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