P.Ian Posted October 18, 2023 Share #1 Posted October 18, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi there, Newbie here that has gotten into the R system. Recently got hold of a Telyt-R 560mm but I suspect "a" or "some" lens(es) are missing. Got all the 3 main parts (2 tubes - R mount to cam & trombone slider) & a head with the lens but that's all there is. Within one of the tubes it has a UV filter only. Tried to hook it up to both my R3 and R5, it just would not give me any distant focus at all except for an object less than 10-20ft. Question is, to those who has this or similar 560mm. How many lenses are there and where is it/are they located? Within which tube section. *I think I have gotten myself a dud* Many thanks. //Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted October 18, 2023 Share #2 Posted October 18, 2023 Welcome to the forum. I had one of these once. It was fun, but mine was missing the trigger shutter release so a bit of a pain to use. It has two lenses cemented together, so basically one piece of glass. It’s a very simple lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jankap Posted October 18, 2023 Share #3 Posted October 18, 2023 https://thomashauthfotos.jimdofree.com/2016/06/25/leitz-telyt-560-mm-6-8-leica-r/ Here is the Telyt in use, not bad for me. What camera you intend to use with the lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 18, 2023 Share #4 Posted October 18, 2023 From memory a single element triplet achromat. Possibly doublet but anyway just one lens element at the front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Ian Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share #5 Posted October 18, 2023 Thanks everyone for your inputs. I feel better now 😄 however, when I mount it to the Leica R3 or R5, I could not get a clear focus for distant objects through the viewfinder. I could see close by objects ~10-20ft but distant objects are a real blur no matter how I adjust the trombone. Will investigate further. Mine came with the trigger and left&right shoulder support but am worried I might get shot walking around with that 😁 @jankap For now the R3 / R5. Will get a new Canon R50 a few months later and get some mounts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted October 18, 2023 Share #6 Posted October 18, 2023 Did you get a Visoflex variant, possibly with a modified mount? Sometimes these old lenses have been messed up. Best to get one boxed and complete. Or get a Televit R which makes it far easier to focus using the lens head you have. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted October 18, 2023 Share #7 Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 4 hours ago, jaapv said: From memory a single element triplet achromat. Possibly doublet but anyway just one lens element at the front The 560mm R (& Viso version) is a two element achromat, (one group). Over time (manufactured 1966-95), the glass can become hazy, but the lens' front section housing can, with care, be unscrewed, enabling access to the rear element for cleaning. After my example's lens was cleaned, the glass was haze-free. The only Leitz three element achromat is the 800mm Telyt-S. Novoflex/ Staeble made the excellent 3 element 400mm Noflexar-T single group achromat 'telescope lens' which can be adapted to Leica R and most other ICL camera bodies. Ian, Is there a possibility the accessory Leitz 14182 extension tube, designed for Telyt R 400mm and 560mm lenses' "close focus", is fitted to your example? Edited October 18, 2023 by dkCambridgeshire 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpitt Posted October 18, 2023 Share #8 Posted October 18, 2023 33 minutes ago, dkCambridgeshire said: Ian, Is there a possibility the accessory Leitz 14182 extension tube, designed for Telyt R 400mm and 560mm lenses' "close focus", is fitted to your example? The info on the visoflex states that it should focus from from 22 ft - infinity. And you say that you get focus between 10 - 20 ft. So it sounds like you have a macro extension tube mounted or possibly a macro extension ring. Without it, you should be able to focus from 22 ft to infinity. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted October 18, 2023 Share #9 Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) 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! Illustrates assembled 560mm Telyt R with larger Telyt S 800mm Edited October 18, 2023 by dkCambridgeshire 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Illustrates assembled 560mm Telyt R with larger Telyt S 800mm ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/383141-how-many-lenses-in-a-leica-telyt-r-560mm-f68/?do=findComment&comment=4877567'>More sharing options...
jankap Posted October 18, 2023 Share #10 Posted October 18, 2023 (edited) Looks like this one: 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! They hunt ducks, picture from 1649. Edited October 18, 2023 by jankap 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! They hunt ducks, picture from 1649. ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/383141-how-many-lenses-in-a-leica-telyt-r-560mm-f68/?do=findComment&comment=4877589'>More sharing options...
P.Ian Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share #11 Posted October 19, 2023 17 hours ago, jaapv said: Did you get a Visoflex variant, possibly with a modified mount? Sometimes these old lenses have been messed up. Best to get one boxed and complete. Or get a Televit R which makes it far easier to focus using the lens head you have. I think mine is the Telyt 560mm f6.8 with the shoulder stocks and trigger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Ian Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share #12 Posted October 19, 2023 14 hours ago, dpitt said: The info on the visoflex states that it should focus from from 22 ft - infinity. And you say that you get focus between 10 - 20 ft. So it sounds like you have a macro extension tube mounted or possibly a macro extension ring. Without it, you should be able to focus from 22 ft to infinity. Many thanks dpitt, what a difference a 3 1/2inch tubing makes! Removed it and voila! I can see 😆 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Ian Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share #13 Posted October 19, 2023 8 hours ago, dkCambridgeshire said: 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! Illustrates assembled 560mm Telyt R with larger Telyt S 800mm Thanks a lot dkCambridgeshire for going through the trouble of measuring and snapping the lens. Yes, mine is exactly this and I removed the Part# 14182 as what dpitt mentioned. Works fantastic and I am a happy camper. Here's my set of the 560mm. As for the trigger's cable, not sure how am I going to connect to my existing R3 or R5 as its a different connector. Perhaps I have to have this type of cable and make some modifications to the trigger on the stalk? Genuine Leica Mechanical cable release 50cm 20" #14076 found on eBay as example. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Ian Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share #14 Posted October 19, 2023 Thank you everyone for your great help and sharing of knowledge. Was searching for the manual but just couldn't locate one even in butkus site or anywhere online. I shall try to take pictures *if it turns out ok* with the 35mm film and share it soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpitt Posted October 19, 2023 Share #15 Posted October 19, 2023 For the release trigger: All you need is a long traditional threaded shutter release. It can be screwed in the R3 and R5 and can be mounted on the trigger button on the other side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted October 19, 2023 Share #16 Posted October 19, 2023 Am 18.10.2023 um 11:02 schrieb P.Ian: ... but am worried I might get shot walking around with that Just avoid photographing police cars, police stations or policemen 🙂. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Ian Posted October 19, 2023 Author Share #17 Posted October 19, 2023 2 hours ago, dpitt said: For the release trigger: All you need is a long traditional threaded shutter release. It can be screwed in the R3 and R5 and can be mounted on the trigger button on the other side. Will do that. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted October 19, 2023 Share #18 Posted October 19, 2023 Pleased to hear that removing the extension tube enabled infinity focus. Very good for long-ish distance pix of butterflies and dragonflies And 560mm works well on 4/3/ & M4/3 format BW, dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spydrxx Posted October 22, 2023 Share #19 Posted October 22, 2023 You're lucky to have the extension tube...generally they are hard to find. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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