LocalHero1953 Posted August 26, 2017 Share #1  Posted August 26, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) With my simple brain, I have interpreted 1:1 macro as meaning that a 1cm subject should occupy 1cm on the sensor. The Leica web page for this lens states "delivers impressive macro exposures with a reproduction ratio of 1:1".  I have just checked it against a ruler, and it is nowhere near 1:1. The maximum width it can focus on is about 53mm and the maximum height is about 32mm. For an APSC sensor this implies a reproduction ration of just over 1:2.  I see (from wikipedia) that it is customary to take liberties with this ratio for crop sensor cameras, so if this had been a full frame sensor, the reproduction ratio would have been about 1:1.4. Still not 1:1.  You are warned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 26, 2017 Posted August 26, 2017 Hi LocalHero1953, Take a look here Apo-Macro-Elmarit-TL 60mm - actual macro ratio?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
floyd Posted August 26, 2017 Share #2 Â Posted August 26, 2017 Hi Paul did you change the focus mode to AF with the macro symbol. on the T checking against a ruler I get just over 23mm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd Posted August 26, 2017 Share #3  Posted August 26, 2017 This was on a tripod with auto focus as close as I could get. 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/276154-apo-macro-elmarit-tl-60mm-actual-macro-ratio/?do=findComment&comment=3345633'>More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share #4 Â Posted August 26, 2017 D'oh! No I didn't. I was using manual focusing. Yes, I can get the same in AF for macro. Thank you. Â I knew I'd get into trouble by posting without investigating closely first! Â Is there a way to get this close with MF? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd Posted August 26, 2017 Share #5 Â Posted August 26, 2017 Yes change the info setting to the second choice as you turn the focus ring a distance scale will appear, its very surprising how far you have to turn the focus ring to get that very close focus. The focus ring moves a lot for very little change of focus, but it is very accurate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share #6 Â Posted August 26, 2017 Yes change the info setting to the second choice as you turn the focus ring a distance scale will appear, its very surprising how far you have to turn the focus ring to get that very close focus. The focus ring moves a lot for very little change of focus, but it is very accurate. Ah yes - I'd seen that scale, but didn't realise that you could focus right to the end - it seemed to stop, no matter how much I turned. Yes, you have to turn a long way! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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