[LRflex] Re: Was: New member New Member, Now 80-200 Vario Trick.
- From: Duc Luong <luongtrongduc@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:15:43 -0700
Thanks for the trick, David. I'll keep an eye on the Nikon closeup. Can you
share a few photos with this combo?
Based on the articles on your website, this lens seems to be your favorite
next to the 400 Telyt :)
On Tue, Jul 27, 2010 at 8:40 PM, David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Duc!
>
> As you probably know, by now, the 80-200/f4 Elmar is one of the
> "unsung hero's of the Leica Line-up.
>
> The only problem is when you want to us an ELPRO close up lens with
> it. Leica don't make one in 60mm size.
>
> However, the Nikon 5T CU lens comes in 62mm and a B&W 60~62mm step up
> ring works so well, the lens hood still extends/closes over
> it! These two-element CU lenses work startlingly well with the 80~200/4.
>
> I'm told that the 5T will give an almost seamless range from the end
> of the lenses normal focus to almost 1:1.
>
> I couldn't find a 5T at a good price, but managed to get a used, but
> perfect condition 6T from a Victoria shop for $20. Paid the same for
> the step up ring (new) as it was a cancelled order.
>
> Try it... I think you'll like it!
>
> Cheers!
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