Guytou Posted July 30, 2014 Share #1 Â Posted July 30, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I wish to know what is the model of close-up Elpro who possesses a turn of the screw of diameter 43 mm which screws directly on the threading of the Leica X Vario. Â I thought of Elpro VIb ( 4,92 dioptres) but I do not know the diameter of its threading. Â Thanks to you. Â Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Hi Guytou, Take a look here Elpro VIb for Leica X Vario ?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
elgenper Posted July 30, 2014 Share #2  Posted July 30, 2014 I wish to know what is the model of close-up Elpro who possesses a turn of the screw of diameter 43 mm which screws directly on the threading of the Leica X Vario. I thought of Elpro VIb ( 4,92 dioptres) but I do not know the diameter of its threading.  Thanks to you.  Guy  I have an Elpro VIa, which is 44 mm. This table gives the same answer.... Close, but no cigar,as they say.  Well, you didn´t think Leica would miss an opportunity to introduce a new filter size instead of just using an old, readily available one, did you?  Remember the 69 mm on the immortal Digilux 2 as another instance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted July 30, 2014 Share #3 Â Posted July 30, 2014 No idea ...... but a 49mm Marumi Achromat gives super results with a 43 to 49 step up ring ...... and as I have a T now as well it works equally well on the vario-elmar with a 52 to 49 step down ring. Â Schlemmer has posted a fair few images with this combo and they are super. Not expensive either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #4 Â Posted July 30, 2014 OK and thank you very much to you, I am going to think about all this. Â Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted July 30, 2014 Share #5  Posted July 30, 2014 here are a few images with the marumi ..... first 3 on the XV and last 2 from yesterday with the T+similar zoom ..... 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/231343-elpro-vib-for-leica-x-vario/?do=findComment&comment=2640109'>More sharing options...
Guytou Posted July 30, 2014 Author Share #6 Â Posted July 30, 2014 OK thigslapper, thank you very much for these very beautiful images ! Â I think that I am again going to continue my photos moved closer with my close-up Raynox DCR 150 and DCR 250 both which have a 43 mm threading and which screw directly on X Vario. Â Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papimuzo Posted July 31, 2014 Share #7 Â Posted July 31, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Splendid pictures thigslapper! Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickP Posted July 31, 2014 Share #8  Posted July 31, 2014 OK thigslapper, thank you very much for these very beautiful images !  I think that I am again going to continue my photos moved closer with my close-up Raynox DCR 150 and DCR 250 both which have a 43 mm threading and which screw directly on X Vario.  Guy  Guy,  Would you be kind enough to post a sample or 2 of the XV with the Raynox DCR 150 attached. I think that sounds like a good addition for my XV.  Thanks,  Rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #9 Â Posted July 31, 2014 Hello RickP, Â There is on my gallery Flickr on the link at the bottom of my signature Almost all the recent photos in close-up are taken with Raynox DCR 150 (or the pool of Leica X Vario : https://www.flickr.com/groups/leica_x_vario/ or still here : http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/other/288827-leica-x-vario-photos-20.html). Â I had bought the Macro kit Explorer Raynox CM 2000 on two years ago for my Leica D-Lux 5 : http://www.digitaltoyshop.fr/KIT_MACRO_EXPLORER_RAYNOX_CM-2000_t932_4982 Â I am happy now to be able to use these excellent close-up directly on X Vario. Of more this kit is not expensive... Â Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted July 31, 2014 Share #10  Posted July 31, 2014 Hello RickP, Almost all the recent photos in close-up are taken with Raynox DCR 150  Guy  Which step-down adaptor is needed to fit the DCR 150 to the X-Vario - 52mm to 43mm or 49mm to 43mm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted July 31, 2014 Author Share #11 Â Posted July 31, 2014 No adapter is necessary ! Raynox DCR 150 possesses a 43 mm turn of the screw and screws directly on the zoom of X Vario. Â Really excellent and without vignetting ! Â Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickP Posted August 1, 2014 Share #12  Posted August 1, 2014 Guy,  Thanks for the quick reply - I will take a look at your links.  Rick  Fast Forward - just found you on Flicker - some really great shots - you have a 'Good Eye' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share #13 Â Posted August 1, 2014 Thank you very much, RickP ! Â Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted August 1, 2014 Share #14  Posted August 1, 2014 I wish to know what is the model of close-up Elpro who possesses a turn of the screw of diameter 43 mm which screws directly on the threading of the Leica X Vario. I thought of Elpro VIb ( 4,92 dioptres) but I do not know the diameter of its threading.  Thanks to you.  Guy  Last year I enquired with SRB Griturn about the following custom adaptors:  a) Leitz Series VI (44mm x 0.75) to 49mm … (to use 4.92 diopter Elpro VIb on the X1 and X2 cameras in conjunction with the Kiwi LA 49X1 filter adaptor tube which has a 49mm filter thread )  Leitz Series VI (44mm x 0.75) to 43mm … (to use 4.92 diopter Elpro VIb on the X-Vario camera's 43mm lens filter thread)  … and received the following quote:  49x0.75 external to 44x0.75 internal ) 43x0.75 external to 44x0.75 internal ) …. £63 the pair  I received the adaptors within 4 or 5 weeks but they also offer an express service if required urgently.  They also list Series VII adaptors from stock plus any necessary stepping rings.   Last year I also made various Series VI adaptors myself http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/leica-x1-forum/290328-q-d-coin-photography-x-vario.html which work fine … but they are not as neat as those custom-made by SRB.  Best wishes  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share #15 Â Posted August 2, 2014 OK, thank you very much for this precision, dkpeterborough. Â I wanted to know if it was possible to use close-up Elpro without adapter, directly on X Vario. But I believe that it is not possible. I am thus going to continue with my Raynox. Â Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted August 2, 2014 Share #16  Posted August 2, 2014 OK, thank you very much for this precision, dkpeterborough. I wanted to know if it was possible to use close-up Elpro without adapter, directly on X Vario. But I believe that it is not possible. I am thus going to continue with my Raynox.  Guy  I recently bought a secondhand Raynox 150 (4.8 diopter) so will be interesting to compare results with those using the Elpro VIb (4.92 diopter) … but not expecting much difference.  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guytou Posted August 2, 2014 Author Share #17 Â Posted August 2, 2014 OK and thank you, I wait for your conclusions. I think that the differences will be small. Â Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2wk Posted August 7, 2014 Share #18 Â Posted August 7, 2014 I use two Elpro VI-b. I attach with a Heliopan 43-44mm adapter. The adapter was tricky to find but I emailed Fotomayr in Germany and they were very quick & helpful. Â Thanks to Dunk for his advise, I am getting excellent macro results with these lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted August 9, 2014 Share #19  Posted August 9, 2014 Only received the DCR-150 five days ago but already the combination of it, the X-Vario and EVF has become a firm favourite. Highly recommended. 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/231343-elpro-vib-for-leica-x-vario/?do=findComment&comment=2646320'>More sharing options...
Guytou Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share #20 Â Posted August 9, 2014 It is a very good purchase and this close-up Raynox screws directly on X Vario. Â Guy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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