Flower macro photography with the M10 & Leitz Wetzlar & Leitz Canada R lenses

[Stonewall Brigade]

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https://triumph.smugmug.com/Flowers/Leica-M10-Floral-Photography-with-Leica-R-Lenses/

 

Here are a total of 54 photographs I made in May & June with the Leica M10 and an assortment of Leitz Wetzlar & Leitz Canada R lenses (Leitz Wetzlar Macro-Elmarit-R 60mm f/2.8, Leitz Wetzlar Macro-Elmar-R 100mm, Leitz Canada APO-Telyt-R 180mm f/3.4, Leitz Wetzlar Telyt-R 350mm F/4.8, Leitz Wetzlar Telyt-R 400mm f/6.8).

 

Enjoy & critique. Sorry but I haven't yet learned how to upload images directly to this forum.

 

[lucerne]

Very good. So,R lenses plus leica R to M adaptor? Any leica macro spacer to extend the subject to sensor distance? What Raw processor do you use.

Edited June 26, 2018 by lucerne

[jaapv]

There is a specific "Flower"  thread in the photoforums.

[Stonewall Brigade]

There is a specific "Flower"  thread in the photoforums.

Thanks, I still need to lean how to upload images to this forum.

[Stonewall Brigade]

Very good. So,R lenses plus leica R to M adaptor? Any leica macro spacer to extend the subject to sensor distance? What Raw processor do you use.

I shoot RAW always and process with Capture One Pro 11.  For flower macros I almost always use a tripod, ISO 100, around f/8 aperture, and the M10's s 2-second shutter release. I have the Leica R to M lens adapter, which has a built in tripod mounting foot with the Arca-Swiss mounting plate.  I have also had great success with a Nikkor 180mm AIS ED f/2.8 and a Fotodiox Nikkor to Leica R lens adapter (around $40).

[Bill W]

Those are very nice

[jaapv]

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Thanks, I still need to lean how to upload images to this forum.

Resize to 1280 pixels  max on the longest edge, set JPG compression to 500 KB max (if you use LR you can do this in the export  dialogue) and save on your desktop. Don't forget to specify sRGB.

In posting, click "more reply options" and you'll find the upload dialog at the bottom of the page. Select the image,   attach the file, position the cursor in the text and add the file to your post.

[paulsydaus]

I've always found carrying around a spray bottle filled with water works wonders for these types of shots ;-)

[Stonewall Brigade]

Here are 22 additional  flower images made this week with the M10 and Leitz Wetzler Telyt-R 350mm f/4.8 and the Leitz Canada APO Telyt-R 180mm f/3.4: 

 

https://triumph.smugmug.com/Flowers/Leica-M10-Floral-Photography-with-Leica-R-Lenses/i-T48g77M

[LikesLife]

Really great shots! Thx for sharing! May I ask how you fix the focus? EVF or LCD screen? Waiting for more ;-)

[Stonewall Brigade]

Really great shots! Thx for sharing! May I ask how you fix the focus? EVF or LCD screen? Waiting for more ;-)

 

With R lenses on the M10, I have to use the M10's "focus peaking" method (I prefer red or blue color) which is generally very reliable and accurate focusing.