What's the take on M8 plus 90mm f/4.0 Elmar Macro Lens

[andit]

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Hi Guys,

 

There are very few postings about the 90mm f/4.0 Elmar lens plus Macro Adaptor used on an M8 on this forum. Does anyone here make use of this combo, if so what are your thoughts about this lens. I realise that the maximum magnification is 1:3, which is fine for me. I just want to find out how this lens does (in macro mode and when used as a standard 90mm).

 

Andreas

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[roubaix]

I love it. I have not used it as a Macro yet, but as a 90 tele it is great. Not fast, but for me it's compactness was key. For my current arsenal I have a 35 Cron and the 90 Elmar which together are versatile and a very small package. Would like a 24 as well but we'll see. Not much objective data I can give you since I'm a Leica beginner, but I am just amazed at how versatile such a compact lens can be.

 

My 1.5 cents,

 

Peter

[joern]

I have tried it. It is a very good combo.

But for close up i prefer the old Visoflex III system with the bellows wich offer much more possibilities with the lens choice (enlarger lenses/Telyt/Luminar) and it is easier to focus at least for me because i wear glasses.

 

If you don´t need f2 or f2.8 and looking for a 90 mm lens then the Macro Elmar is a perfect solution. Light, razor sharp and very versatile with the adapter as Peter mentioned above.

 

Leica claims that this lens performs similar to the R 100 Makro. I never used the R 100 but the M 4/90 Macro is excellent.

 

jørn