1:1 with a 100mm f/4 Macro-Elmar-R

[dkCambridgeshire]

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I just bought the bellows for a deal ($150) and it's in EXCELLENT condition.

 

did one test photo and hahaha I just turned my camera into a MICROSCOPE! =)...haven't tried attaching the Macro Adapter (14262) or the Elpro 4 (16544) yet...but that should be interesting...I also have a 90/2, 50/2 and 180/4 I can use it with.

 

but I'm curious, how do I work out the math concerning the reproduction ratios? it'd be good to know now that I'm delving into macro.

 

also would the macro adapter go between the bellows and the lens or the camera and the bellows?

 

If you have the Universal Focusing Bellows R, Code16860, the scales on the side show, on the four separate faces:

 

i) Extension in mm.

ii) Magnifications for 90mm lens

iii) Magnifications for 100mm lens

iv) Magnifications for 135mm lens

 

And should be a simple matter to draw up a separate matrix for bellows extensions and magnifications for other lenses ... if you really need them. Then all you need do is set the relevant extension for a specific lens and required magnification.

 

Would probably be a bit of an overkill using the 180mm lens on a bellows unless you are photographing eg butterflies ... because the 100mm lens will produce better results and be more manageable.

 

And using an Elpro on a lens with a bellows or a macro adaptor with a bellows is probably unnecessary ... especially if you have several lenses.

 

Might be best to start using the bellows and your lenses to take some photos instead of worrying so much about reproduction ratios.

 

dunk

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[wetworx]

already ahead of you, thanks!

[wetworx]

in conclusion...bellows (fully extended) + macro adapter + closeup lens + 100mm = 36:15 = x2.4 magnification