Ronan Posted October 10, 2011 Share #1 Posted October 10, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) One of my fav personal photography is of course macro. So here goes... what Macro lens do you use with your M camera? What lenses have your research made you look at? How does it compare to Nikon/Canon 60/105 macro lenses? Thanks P.S: Yes, I'm looking at a macro walk-around lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kokoshawnuff Posted October 10, 2011 Share #2 Posted October 10, 2011 The only Macro lens made for the M system is the current Macro-Elmar M 90. It requires the macro adapter to reproduce at 1:3. All evidence and reviews point to the fact that this is a great compact lens on its own, and a stand up performer with the attachment (though a bit cumbersome). IMO, ultimately your best option for a Macro set-up is an SLR, but you probably won't be disappointed with the M.E.M. 90 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindolfi Posted October 10, 2011 Share #3 Posted October 10, 2011 For fields of view from 11 cm wide to larger, I use the macro elmar 90mm (for some observations I made on this lens, see here). For smaller fields of view (higher magnifications), I use a 100/6.3 Zeiss Luminar, latest edition, a Leitz Photar 50/2.8, and a Leitz Photar 12.5/2.4 with magnifications up to 26 times, which is a field of view of 1.5 mm. Those four lenses are really superb in covering the whole macro range well into the micro range. They all have very low chromatic aberration and excellent detail reproduction. The limitation usually is in the stability of the macro rig and the depth of field. The depth of field can nowadays be handled in non moving objects with focus stacking to produce stunning results. If I compare the results from the macro elmar 90 mm with a good macro lens like the Sigma 105/2.8 on a Canon 5D II body, I don't hesitate to use the 90 mm on the Leica M9. The contrast is comparable, resolution also, but the 90 mm has slightly less chromatic aberration than the Sigma. For many purposes in macro land it is nice to use an SLR because you have no parallax, but for the magnification range the macro elmar 90mm was made for, it works great and especially when traveling it is super with its light weight and low volume. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted October 10, 2011 Share #4 Posted October 10, 2011 I use an old 65mm Macro Elmar and my 100mm bellows macro Elmar (R mount). Both with a Visoflex III of course. Old lenses, but very nice results to 1:1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted October 10, 2011 Share #5 Posted October 10, 2011 The Macro-Elmar 90/4 is really a great lens. My favorite slow 90 so far. But for real macro i prefer the Macro-Elmarit-R 60/2.8. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayewing Posted October 10, 2011 Share #6 Posted October 10, 2011 I use an old 65mm Macro Elmar and my 100mm bellows macro Elmar (R mount). Both with a Visoflex III of course. Old lenses, but very nice results to 1:1 That is the setup I normally use too. Currently my Visoflex III and Elmar 65mm are on their way back from Malcolm Taylor who has been giving then a bit of TLC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 10, 2011 Share #7 Posted October 10, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Given that you speak of a "macro walk around" I think you prefer to stay away from bellows... ... so, the Macro Elmar 90 is probably the best choice : I haven't it, and as "walk around" like to use the Summicron 50 lenshead on SOMKY goggled device : light, portable, hand held usable, excellent quality, but reproduction ratio (1:7.5) is well behind the Macro Elmar 90. The "intermediate" solution is Visoflex with no bellows... and in this case I'd like the Tele Elmar 135 and/or Elmar 90 3 elements lensheads : with the proper various focusing rings they provide good quality and significant macro capabilities. 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! 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/163800-m-macro-world/?do=findComment&comment=1814686'>More sharing options...
tobey bilek Posted October 15, 2011 Share #8 Posted October 15, 2011 Luminars are good as are Photars. I have an old 25 mm Leitz that is good. Also reversed enlarging lens on bellows has done well for me. Black 65 3.5 Elmar, 90 2.8, 135 4.0 all work great on appropiate tubes and bellows. The black is far better than the chrome, different optics. 200 4.0, 280 4.8, 400 & 560 6.8 all do well close up also. 60 2.8R is very nice, 100 2.8 APO R is outstanding first class world class lens. Elpro loses no quality. Either Nikon 60 is good as is the 105 2.8 VR. No nikon 105 reaches the 100 APO though, but for practical pic taking they work fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted October 15, 2011 Share #9 Posted October 15, 2011 A wealth of information in the series of posts here. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/customer-forum/115937-visoflex-novice-macroland-4.html#post1796170 I'm very very happy with the Viso / Bellows + current Apo-Telyt 135 and Apo-90 asph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronan Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share #10 Posted October 15, 2011 Thank you all I'm saving all this info, i'm just really busy trying to find an apartment since the one i was suppose to get for November 1st slip through my fingers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 18, 2011 Share #11 Posted October 18, 2011 Given that you speak of a "macro walk around" I think you prefer to stay away from bellows... ... so, the Macro Elmar 90 is probably the best choice : I haven't it, and as "walk around" like to use the Summicron 50 lenshead on SOMKY goggled device : light, portable, hand held usable, excellent quality, but reproduction ratio (1:7.5) is well behind the Macro Elmar 90. The "intermediate" solution is Visoflex with no bellows... and in this case I'd like the Tele Elmar 135 and/or Elmar 90 3 elements lensheads : with the proper various focusing rings they provide good quality and significant macro capabilities. Hey Luigi- What is the part number of that vertical viewfinder you use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted October 18, 2011 Share #12 Posted October 18, 2011 I use the 90 f4.0 Macro Elmar. The Macro Adapter comes with its own leather case and is not very cumbersome to me. Also the 90 degree viewfinder is a very nice piece. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 19, 2011 Share #13 Posted October 19, 2011 Hey Luigi- What is the part number of that vertical viewfinder you use? I find that viewfinder not very practical for handheld macro. It is a reversed view one making framing an intellectual exercise. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted October 19, 2011 Share #14 Posted October 19, 2011 Hey Luigi- What is the part number of that vertical viewfinder you use? Is the 16461 - 5x magnifying - usually referred to as the "chimney finder" : good for use with tripod (also with long Telyts) but, as Jaap said, uneasy to use handheld : not an ergonomic handling+viewing, and image is laterally reversed. BTW, it was much cheaper than the standard prism finder (16499) : US pricelist of 1964 says 28.5 vs. 58.5 US$. (P.S. : 6999 post !!! Must think of something good for # 7000... ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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