TheHobbit Posted July 10, 2015 Share #1  Posted July 10, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Apologies if this have been asked before, but have anyone tried using close up filters on the Leica T with the 18-56mm lens?  Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FeralCoton Posted July 10, 2015 Share #2 Â Posted July 10, 2015 the marumi 52mm +5 macro works very well. it is on amazon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHobbit Posted July 12, 2015 Author Share #3  Posted July 12, 2015 I finally got myself a close up filter. I decide on the Canon 500D close up filter as I do a bit of close up photography on watches. Also I understand that the 500D is a double-element close up filter that claims a better image quality. The 500D is a +2 diopter close up filter. The filter is fitted on the 18-56mm lens.  Testing the filter....  At 18mm  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!  At 56mm   With the filter on  18mm. Vignetting (?) at the edges. Apologies as I am not a technical person.   56mm   The filter (500D) was designed to be used with lens above 70mm, so I guess since the 56mm end is 84mm (35mm), it should be ok. Canon has another close up filter in the 250D, which is for lens below 70mm.  Oh, working distance is also reduced by about half (there about).  Will try out more and post after more testing. Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members!  At 56mm   With the filter on  18mm. Vignetting (?) at the edges. Apologies as I am not a technical person.   56mm   The filter (500D) was designed to be used with lens above 70mm, so I guess since the 56mm end is 84mm (35mm), it should be ok. Canon has another close up filter in the 250D, which is for lens below 70mm.  Oh, working distance is also reduced by about half (there about).  Will try out more and post after more testing. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/247554-close-up-filters-on-leica-t/?do=findComment&comment=2852590'>More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted July 14, 2015 Share #4  Posted July 14, 2015 But they ain't filters … they're 'supplementary close-up lenses'.   Save a few ££ €€ $$ by using Leitz Elpro c/u lenses … all are achromats ( doublet lenses - as are Marumi and the Canon 500D and 250D c/u lenses)   Elpro VII refers to Series VII thread which is 54mmElpro VI refers to Series VI which is 44mmElpro VIa and Elpro 1 are both 2.51 dioptersElpro VIb and Elpro 2 are both 4.92 dioptersElpro VIIa and Elpro 3 are both 1.66 dioptersElpro VIIb and Elpro 4 are both 0.75 diopters Elpro 1 and Elpro 2 have dual 44mm and 55mm threads Elpro 3 has 55mm threadElpro 4 has 55mm thread  The most useful Elpro 2 (4.92 diopter) and Elpro 1 (2.51 diopter) can be sourced secondhand at reasonable prices - i've bought them for as little as £5 … but some of the Ebay sharks (one in particular in the UK)  try and sell them for over £50. Shop around and they're usually less than £30.   For the 18-56mm and 11-23mm T lenses you'll need a 52-55mm stepping ring … and for the 55-135mm T lens you'll need a 60-55mm stepping ring.  ​I use Elpro c/u lenses on my X Vario and results are just as good as when using Leitz/Leica macro lenses on my R9/DMR   dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2015 Share #5  Posted November 4, 2015 But they ain't filters … they're 'supplementary close-up lenses'.   Save a few ££ €€ $$ by using Leitz Elpro c/u lenses … all are achromats ( doublet lenses - as are Marumi and the Canon 500D and 250D c/u lenses)   Elpro VII refers to Series VII thread which is 54mm Elpro VI refers to Series VI which is 44mm   Elpro VIa and Elpro 1 are both 2.51 diopters Elpro VIb and Elpro 2 are both 4.92 diopters Elpro VIIa and Elpro 3 are both 1.66 diopters Elpro VIIb and Elpro 4 are both 0.75 diopters  Elpro 1 and Elpro 2 have dual 44mm and 55mm threads  Elpro 3 has 55mm thread  Elpro 4 has 55mm thread  The most useful Elpro 2 (4.92 diopter) and Elpro 1 (2.51 diopter) can be sourced secondhand at reasonable prices - i've bought them for as little as £5 … but some of the Ebay sharks (one in particular in the UK)  try and sell them for over £50. Shop around and they're usually less than £30.   For the 18-56mm and 11-23mm T lenses you'll need a 52-55mm stepping ring … and for the 55-135mm T lens you'll need a 60-55mm stepping ring.  ​I use Elpro c/u lenses on my X Vario and results are just as good as when using Leitz/Leica macro lenses on my R9/DMR   dunk Thank you this answers my question! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 6, 2015 Share #6 Â Posted November 6, 2015 Bought yesterday in Zurich secondhand Elpro 3 (46.- CHF) and the stepping ring 52-55mm so thanks for the tip Dunk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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