Frank Sprow Posted October 22, 2007 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2007 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just got back from East Africa where I found that this 1960s lens, with "eyes" optical attachment did a terrific job of photographing animals where the effective focal length of about 180mm is appropriate. Using the 1.25x eyepiece magnifier on the M8 I had absolutely no problem focusing, even in poor light. Being pretty bulky, it's a lens to leave on the camera for several hours, not to change out frequently. Just had some images printed up and was very impressed, though I need to get a UV/IR filter for it. And, happily, it's a very cheap lens by Leica (or most any manufacturer's) standards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Hi Frank Sprow, Take a look here Using my old 135mm Tele-Elmarit on the M8. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Paul_S Posted October 22, 2007 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2007 Hi Frank, Assuming you meant the Elmarit 2.8/135 with goggles, I have one too, use it on the M8. I had it coded and adjusted and I use the IR cut filter as well. As you said, a bit bulky but easy to frame and focus. I use the 1.25x magnifier as well. See the picture below. Does it for moving targets as well... [ATTACH]58740[/ATTACH] And a second one, on the beach [ATTACH]58741[/ATTACH] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Sprow Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share #3 Posted October 22, 2007 That's indeed the lens -- and nice pix ............ Frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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