dkCambridgeshire Posted November 22, 2015 Share #21 Posted November 22, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) absolut right; I could compare this "M-Macro" with APO-50 at short distances, the APO was far better... The data sheet of the Macro-Elmar-M doesn't show MTFs für short distances, only for infinity. The SL needs a better solution for Macro! The solutions are already there if photographers know how to adapt virtually any close focus or macro lens or decent enlarging lens to a suitable bellows. And don't underestimate the humble Leitz Elpro achromatic c/u lenses which can provide superb results when used with standard 50mm to 135mm focal length R lenses. There is much to commend using manual focus for close-up imaging - particularly for static or slow moving subject matter. dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 22, 2015 Posted November 22, 2015 Hi dkCambridgeshire, Take a look here M or R macro for SL?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
ramarren Posted November 22, 2015 Share #22 Posted November 22, 2015 Posted this elsewhere but thought it apropos for this thread. Leica SL + Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm + 2x Extender R ISO 400 @ f/16 @ 4.0 sec I'm estimating about 1:1.8 magnification, with about 4" of working space. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted November 22, 2015 Share #23 Posted November 22, 2015 Posted this elsewhere but thought it apropos for this thread. Leica SL + Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm + 2x Extender R ISO 400 @ f/16 @ 4.0 sec I'm estimating about 1:2.5 magnification, with about 4" of working space. Edit … My calculations are incorrect … apologies dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted November 22, 2015 Share #24 Posted November 22, 2015 The actual measurement of Astro Boy's eyes, pupil to pupil, is 9mm. On the image, that distance fits 4 1/6x on the long edge of the image, which multiplies out to 37.5mm. That means magnification is actually 1:1.042 or so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted November 22, 2015 Share #25 Posted November 22, 2015 A lot of very helpful comments, thanks to all. No one is speaking up for the 90 Macro-Elmar M vs the 100 macro Elmarit-R. Is that because it is not a "proper" 1:1 macro? I'll speak up for it It's great - probably sharper than the 60 (I don't have the 100) - and with the modern macro adapter M it does a grand job . . but it's quite fiddly to use, and I must say I usually end up going back to my lovely 60. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted November 22, 2015 Share #26 Posted November 22, 2015 The actual measurement of Astro Boy's eyes, pupil to pupil, is 9mm. On the image, that distance fits 4 1/6x on the long edge of the image, which multiplies out to 37.5mm. That means magnification is actually 1:1.042 or so. I shoot a lot of macro with the 100mm R and love this lens. Another example shot with the M240. The 2nd image is my first shot taken with the SL I'm not sure I approve of Astro Boy . . but at least it's not that damned Zenith watch that I drool over each time I see it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladik Posted November 23, 2015 Share #27 Posted November 23, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I do not do much macro, but when I want to I get great results with my 2.0/75 Summicron APO mounted on Novoflex adapter LEM/VIS II for M (240). Hopefully before too long same adapter will be available for SL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlashGordonPhotography Posted November 23, 2015 Share #28 Posted November 23, 2015 I have a Zeiss 100 Makro Planar (Nikon Mount) and a M adaptor. Add the M-T adaptor and it's an awesome combination. The only downside is the 100MP is 1:2, although I could add my Novoflex M tubes to get to life size, I suppose. Gordon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfunnell Posted November 23, 2015 Share #29 Posted November 23, 2015 Yesterday I tried the 90 M-Macro on the SL and was pleasantly surprised at my results. https://www.flickr.com/photos/rfunnell/22905041010/in/datetaken/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/rfunnell/22806675297/in/datetaken/ Also was interested to find that I was able to use the 90mm without extending the front when I had the macro adaptor on and use it as a 90mm lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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