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algrove

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A strange pairing for a job lot, if I may say so, since Leica specifically say in their 280/4 instruction book, that the use of the Macro Adapter is not recommended for this lens.

 

I saw the advert, and wondered if the photograph was an error, since the Macro Adapter didn't seem to be mentioned in the text of the advert.

 

Have a read of "chapter 3, paragraph 3" of the following Putts page, he even says you can use two macro adapters and the x2 APO with the macro adapter and 280 APO :-

 

en.leica-camera.com/assets/file/download.php?filename=file_1864...

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masjah

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Have a read of "chapter 3, paragraph 3" of the following Putts page, he even says you can use two macro adapters and the x2 APO with the macro adapter and 280 APO :-

 

en.leica-camera.com/assets/file/download.php?filename=file_1864...

 

Yes, I've got all these Puts reports on file. I was simply pointing out that my instruction booklet for the 280/4 R says that the use of the Macro Adapter was not recommended. Doug's booklet is different, and I honestly don't know why or when the change in recommendation was made. I guess you do what Puts suggests - suck it and see for yourself!

 

PS: I also have a copy of the Leica 280/4 information sheet (the one that used to be downloadable from the Leica website) and it also says that the Macro Adapter can be used. So it looks as if my version of the instruction booklet (which I've just re-examined to make sure my recollection was not mistaken) is for some reason anomolous!

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Just checked my 280/4 Instructions booklet and on page 19 it notes that use of close up adapters such as the Leica Macro Adapter-R is possible. Also says the same in German. My book is # 930 611 X1/03/FW/L.

 

Curiouser and curiouser! Mine says (page 21):

 

Close Range Photography

The use of close-up accessories (e.g., MACRO-ADAPTER-R) is not recommended with the APO-TELYT-R 1:4/280mm.

 

On the back page last line is:

 

dt./engl.frz. 930 611 Printed in Germany 11/97/LW/L

 

It's the older style (white) cover.

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John,

 

Mine says the same thing as yours:

 

Close Range Photography

The use of close-up accessories (e.g., MACRO-ADAPTER-R) is not recommended with the APO-TELYT-R 1:4/280mm.

 

dt./engl/frz 930 500

 

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John,

 

Mine says the same thing as yours:

 

Close Range Photography

The use of close-up accessories (e.g., MACRO-ADAPTER-R) is not recommended with the APO-TELYT-R 1:4/280mm.

 

dt./engl/frz 930 500

 

Rick

 

Well we only know how well things can work through trial and error. Many times the manufacturer is too conservative, just plain wrong, or hasn't tried some combinations.

 

Rich

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Mine has a black cover.

 

By the way what is the part number for the Macro-Adapter-R, please as I lost track of it? I have a 14167 which is about 17mm flange to flange-is that it?

 

Also anyone have experience with and would know which adapter can one use the make flower close-ups while using the 21-35/3.5 R?

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Mine has a black cover.

 

By the way what is the part number for the Macro-Adapter-R, please as I lost track of it? I have a 14167 which is about 17mm flange to flange-is that it?

 

Also anyone have experience with and would know which adapter can one use the make flower close-ups while using the 21-35/3.5 R?

 

The later macro Adaptor R is 14256 ... the earlier one is 14198. For flower close ups with the 21-35mm try using a Canon 250D achromatic c/u lens (4 diopter) with 58mm thread via a 58mm to 67mm step up ring. A Leitz Elpro 2 (4.92 diopter) might work but it's only 55mm diameter thread and would require a 55mm to 67mm step up ring which is pushing things a bit - danger of vignetting.

 

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Working on the assumption tht black cover instruction booklets are later than white cover ones, and algroves black cover booklet says Macro Adapter + 280/4 is possible, then it follows that the advice in my (and others') booklet to the contrary has been superseded.

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A new 14299 is listed at £516.99.

 

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I have one of the 14299 and it is similar to the 2x APO ROM in appearance. Just like the Like the 2x APO ROM, it is a bit bigger in diameter compared to the non-ROM version to make room for the ROM CPU chip.

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algrove

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A new 14299 is listed at £516.99.

 

dunk

 

What people ask and what they get for items, especially in this economic climate, are often two different things moreover for an item that is seldom used by most.

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What people ask and what they get for items, especially in this economic climate, are often two different things moreover for an item that is seldom used by most.

 

My favourite London dealer has three of the ROM version at around £250, so £516.99 is somewhat OTT!

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My favourite London dealer has three of the ROM version at around £250, so £516.99 is somewhat OTT!

 

 

Hi John,

 

What was the original price charged by Leica?

Thanks.

 

Also, the ROM version wouldn't offer additional benefit when used with the M, correct?

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Hi K-H

 

I've got a price list showing it at about £350, but I'm not sure that this was the final price before discontinuation.

 

Indeed, the M could not take advantage of the ROM chip as the adapter is totally "dumb".

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Hi K-H

 

I've got a price list showing it at about £350, but I'm not sure that this was the final price before discontinuation.

 

Indeed, the M could not take advantage of the ROM chip as the adapter is totally "dumb".

 

 

Hi John,

 

Many thanks.

I just got an Macro-Adaptor-R 14256 from the bay and could attach it to all my R lenses.

On ROM lenses one has to push the little lever inside the back of the 14256 a little out of the way.

No tool required. A finger works just fine for that.

On my none-ROM lenses it simply attaches.

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