Bill W Posted January 9, 2014 Share #1 Â Posted January 9, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I tried to find any other threads on this and could not. Has anyone used this to any extent. Just curious with liveview if it is necessary to use the adapter. I have never used this lens. Would an adaoter and an R Macro be a better option? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 9, 2014 Posted January 9, 2014 Hi Bill W, Take a look here 90 Macro Kit on M240. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
thighslapper Posted January 9, 2014 Share #2  Posted January 9, 2014 I use an OUFRO instead of the adaptor and the EVF ....... Works great..... Without it is just a very fine compact 90mm  R adapter with 100 apo macro is a super combo too ...... And is a great portrait lens as we'll.  You are spoilt for choice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share #3 Â Posted January 9, 2014 Sure wish I still have my 100 APO Macro from the old R days. I will look for an OUFRO, I had one of those at one time as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share #4  Posted January 10, 2014 I use an OUFRO instead of the adaptor and the EVF ....... Works great..... Without it is just a very fine compact 90mm R adapter with 100 apo macro is a super combo too ...... And is a great portrait lens as we'll.  You are spoilt for choice Can I ask which R adapter you are using. The R lens is a lot cheaper alternative than the 90. Do you know if the 90 can be purchased without the goggle adapter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manolo Laguillo Posted January 10, 2014 Share #5 Â Posted January 10, 2014 Can I ask which R adapter you are using. The R lens is a lot cheaper alternative than the 90. Do you know if the 90 can be purchased without the goggle adapter. Â yes, cheaper, but heavier and bigger as well... Of course, the R Apo Macro 100 is f. 2.8, the R Macro 90 is f.4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted January 10, 2014 Share #6 Â Posted January 10, 2014 I have experimented with 90mm Macro Elmar on M(240). All works fine. When using the adapter with the lens mounted as directed, the viewfinder will still work, but the evf makes framing much easier and focusing somewhat easier. With slow lenses (f/4), focus peaking is okay, but just okay, and the best way to do it is wide open. Then you can stop down to whatever f/stop you want. You will still need support as the magnification makes handholding difficult. Â Having said this, I find it easier to use my one R lens (35-70 Vario Elmar f/4) which has a macro mode than the 90. Â I think a DSLR would be better than either but still enjoy experimenting with the M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted January 10, 2014 Author Share #7  Posted January 10, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I have experimented with 90mm Macro Elmar on M(240). All works fine. When using the adapter with the lens mounted as directed, the viewfinder will still work, but the evf makes framing much easier and focusing somewhat easier. With slow lenses (f/4), focus peaking is okay, but just okay, and the best way to do it is wide open. Then you can stop down to whatever f/stop you want. You will still need support as the magnification makes handholding difficult. Having said this, I find it easier to use my one R lens (35-70 Vario Elmar f/4) which has a macro mode than the 90.  I think a DSLR would be better than either but still enjoy experimenting with the M. Thanks, I have seen the 35-70 Vario Elmar priced very reasonably. I have decided to get the Leica r to M adapter and that will be a challenge it appears. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted January 11, 2014 Share #8 Â Posted January 11, 2014 The latest novoflex r-m adapter is available ex stock and works fine. The leica adapter is now also filtering through. The macro 90 comes only as a kit but you might pick an as new one alone second hand...... Â The great advantage is it's compact size ....... Particularly compared to the apo 100 ....... Terrific as it is ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share #9  Posted January 11, 2014 The latest novoflex r-m adapter is available ex stock and works fine. The leica adapter is now also filtering through. The macro 90 comes only as a kit but you might pick an as new one alone second hand...... The great advantage is it's compact size ....... Particularly compared to the apo 100 ....... Terrific as it is ..... I have found the 90 without the macro adapter but I am leaning toward the R 35-70 f4 Macro and get the R to M adapter. The R zoom is around $1300 mint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share #10 Â Posted January 18, 2014 I bid on an OUFRO but it went for $325. The Leica R to M is cheaper so I will stick with that route and an R Macro lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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