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Closest focussing 50mm lens


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What is the closest focussing leica lens in 50mm focal length. I have a version of the Smmitar that I can get to about 930mm from the subject, is there a lens that can focus closer?

 

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I think my Summilux (late Pre-Asph model) goes to 700mm (.7m).

 

 

 

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The dual-range Summicron will focus to 1/2 meter (500 mm) with the close focus goggles, but does not work without modification on digital bodies. Summicrons v. 3 (1969) and later focus to 700 mm.

(Of course the Leica lenses for the Leicaflex and R models focus closer.)

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As far as specs are concerned the winners are R 50/1.4 & R 50/2 (0.5m) IINW.
 
M 50/0.95: 1m
M 50/1: 1m
M 50/1.2: 1m`
M 50/1.4 pre-asph: 1m
M 50/1.4 asph: 0.7m
M 50/2 non apo: 0.7m
M 50/2 apo: 0.7m
M 50/2.4: 0.9m
M 50/2.5: 0.9m
M 50/2.8 v2: 0.7m
 
R 50/1.4: 0.5m
R 50/2: 0.5m

 

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AFAIK the Leica rangefinder mechanism is not suited to focus shorter than 0,7 m

Some very wide angle lenses will focus closer but then you are supposed to use zone focussing at these distances.

 

With bespoke adapter some 'macro' lenses get up to 50 cm

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Of course you could use an auxiliary lens on the front of most 50mm lens to get closer...you need a ruler or tape measure to get accurate focus however. Another thought is one of the close up reproduction devices - like the BOOWU. Here's an earrlier discussion on this topic http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/139713-boowu-m9/

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