kenneth Posted June 18, 2008 Share #1 Posted June 18, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I had one of these a long time ago and, to this day I regretted parting with it. You will understand my joy when I was speaking Andrew at TCC earlier this week on a lens query and the conversation drifted to loupes and he said he had a virtually unused one in-stock. Needless to say I snapped it up and received it yesterday. It is a wonderful loupe for negs or transparencies with many other uses and I cannot recommend them to highly. Sadly Leitz, in their wisdom have discontinued it but, as I found, they are available as pre owned 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/55788-leica-5x-loupe/?do=findComment&comment=584752'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 18, 2008 Posted June 18, 2008 Hi kenneth, Take a look here Leica 5x Loupe. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
aesop Posted June 18, 2008 Share #2 Posted June 18, 2008 I have used one of these for years - simply outstanding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
masjah Posted June 19, 2008 Share #3 Posted June 19, 2008 I have used one of these for years - simply outstanding. Couldn't agree more. A very good friend of mine (fellow Leica user) has one, and I really covet it. Beautifully built too - a thing to fondle as well as use (ah, where is Phil Kneen?)! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted June 19, 2008 Share #4 Posted June 19, 2008 I bought one just after it was relased - 2002? - from the branch of FNAC in Les Halles, Paris - strange how I remember that, I bought my camera bag from the same shop. I can only asume that Leica ordered a fixed number from their supplier (can't remember who that was, Schneider?) and didn't renew the order when they were all sold - I expect 35mm loupes are a smaller market than they used to be. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
christer Posted June 19, 2008 Share #5 Posted June 19, 2008 I bought one just after it was relased - 2002? - from the branch of FNAC in Les Halles, Paris - strange how I remember that, I bought my camera bag from the same shop. I can only asume that Leica ordered a fixed number from their supplier (can't remember who that was, Schneider?) and didn't renew the order when they were all sold - I expect 35mm loupes are a smaller market than they used to be. No, it was not Schneider, it was company located in Wetzlar. They sell under their own brand; use a somewhat different design on the outside, same inside. Price is different too ;-) They also make other optical instuments like loupes and small microscopes. I can't think of the name at the moment, perhaps something like "Macro"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eelco Beket Amsterdam Posted June 19, 2008 Share #6 Posted June 19, 2008 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! Very useful, and beautiful made Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Very useful, and beautiful made ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/55788-leica-5x-loupe/?do=findComment&comment=585076'>More sharing options...
thrid Posted June 19, 2008 Share #7 Posted June 19, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've been looking for one of these for years... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted June 19, 2008 Share #8 Posted June 19, 2008 I've been looking for one of these for years... Have a look at this thread from the old forum, it mentions the manufacturer and there's a link to their website. I haven't looked, but they may still produce the loupe that the Leica one was based on... Leica Forum: Light Box and Loupe Recommendation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted June 19, 2008 Share #9 Posted June 19, 2008 thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted June 19, 2008 Share #10 Posted June 19, 2008 Kenneth - Years ago I bought one, via eBay and thought it was superb. However, I ended up using it so little (especially after moving first towards, and then to digital) that I sold it on eBay. It was beautiful and exquisitely built. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyp Posted June 19, 2008 Share #11 Posted June 19, 2008 They go for ridiculous prices on eBay now...$300 - $400. If you find one in decent shape at a good price, snap it up quick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topoxforddoc Posted June 19, 2008 Share #12 Posted June 19, 2008 I have one and I agree it's a great piece of kit. I bought mine for GBP95 second hand. I won't be selling it, that's for sure. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darkstar2004 Posted June 20, 2008 Share #13 Posted June 20, 2008 They go for ridiculous prices on eBay now...$300 - $400.If you find one in decent shape at a good price, snap it up quick. Ridiculous price? It pales in compairson to the $16,000US limited edition Noctilux. I'm just sayin'... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgcd Posted June 20, 2008 Share #14 Posted June 20, 2008 The original is called the Macromax, and it was distributed by Leica. I still have mine going on 20 years. Absolutely delightful. Cheers, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwf Posted June 20, 2008 Share #15 Posted June 20, 2008 I have a MacroMax 5x, too, since 20+ years, purchased at the old Ken Hansen in NYC from Ray Ng (now co-owner of PhotoHabitat in NYC). A year or so ago on ebay I picked up a second film holder. My is labelled EMO, Wetzlar, West Germany. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
photoarne Posted June 20, 2008 Share #16 Posted June 20, 2008 I bought one just after it was relased - 2002? - from the branch of FNAC in Les Halles, Paris - strange how I remember that, I bought my camera bag from the same shop. I can only asume that Leica ordered a fixed number from their supplier (can't remember who that was, Schneider?) and didn't renew the order when they were all sold - I expect 35mm loupes are a smaller market than they used to be. That reminds me, I bought a 2,8/90mm Elmarit-R at the very same place. A dissapointing performer, I don't think I've taken a single really sharp picture with it. Should have sent it to Leica right away of course on warranty, but these lenses sometimes take time to figure out. Now it rests peacefully on display on a R3 body in my vitrine. As for loupes, let me point out that Schneider makes an excellent 4x version (of which I have two) with a wide field of view at a sensible price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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