Alan Friedman Posted March 18, 2021 Share #1 Posted March 18, 2021 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) An interesting and relatively inexpensive addition to a mirrorless (with live-view) Leica L mount kit, this adapter permits greater close focus capability with all M lenses. Not optimal for dedicated macro projects - will continue to use my Macro-Elmarit-R 60 f2.8 which does a fine job at 1:1 reproduction... but enjoyable when you want to approach just a little closer to a subject with a given lens. I haven't tested it carefully but it appears to use the same flange distance as the Leica M-L adapter when drawn in completely, preserving infinity focus in this position. Racked out, it adds about 5mm of additional distance between the lens and sensor. A few examples using my Sigma fp + VM Nokton 40 f1.2. I've ordered a second one to double the fun. 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! Edited March 18, 2021 by Alan Friedman 4 1 Quote 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/319065-haoge-macro-adapter-m-l/?do=findComment&comment=4163499'>More sharing options...
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padam Posted March 28, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 28, 2021 Nice examples. When in the normal position, does it hit infinity focus at the hard stop or do it go beyond that? This is something that bothers me with all cheaper adapters as I can't rely on the distance scale that way or focus to infinity quickly. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Friedman Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted March 28, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, padam said: Nice examples. When in the normal position, does it hit infinity focus at the hard stop or do it go beyond that? This is something that bothers me with all cheaper adapters as I can't rely on the distance scale that way or focus to infinity quickly. Thanks. Yes, it seems fine. This with Sigma fp + VM apo-lanthar 50 at infinity (full size crop included). I will continue to carry the Leica M-L adapter for dedicated landscape shooting. 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! Edited March 28, 2021 by Alan Friedman 1 1 Quote 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/319065-haoge-macro-adapter-m-l/?do=findComment&comment=4169769'>More sharing options...
cboy Posted April 3, 2021 Share #4 Posted April 3, 2021 I hope its better than the kipon macro adapter which also extends out 4-5mm, but it was extremely stiff to rotate and no hard point to full extension. Quite disapointed, however it did its job and extended close focus about 20cm or so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Friedman Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted April 4, 2021 The Kipon adapters seem to be a different design/manufacturer. I purchased two of the Haoge adapters which are 1/3 of the price of the Kipon. Production consistency seems good. I’ve racked them in and out during testing. Movement is smooth and resistance seems fine. I expect in normal use they will be racked in most of the time. It’s handy to leave them mounted on the M lenses I use most frequently with my L mount cameras. I purchased some L mount rear lens caps for that hoping to keep swapping lenses as quick and painless as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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