Fred Miranda wrote: naturephoto1 wrote: Fred Miranda wrote: genji wrote: Fred Miranda wrote:
I just bought the Bresson magnifier for the M240 (they also have one for the M10) and will report my findings. https://www.ebay.com/itm/293054048013
Mainly to be used with CV 75/1.5 and Leica 135/4.
Each of the two models of Bresson magnifiers (for M240 and earlier and for M10 and later) is available in two different types: J (with a "refractive degree" of -250 to +250) and Y (with a "refractive degree" of -150 to +350).
Am I correct in assuming that the Bresson magnifiers have a variable diopter adjustment and that the "refractive degree" they refer to is a a different way of expressing a diopter value? In other words does "+250" mean +2.5 diopters? If this is true and since I use +0.5 diopter Leica corrective lenses, it would appear not to matter whether I order the J or the Y model.
Received the 135/4 Tele-Elmar today and was able to focus with accuracy wide open without any magnifier.
Perhaps it won't be needed with this lens. Here are some snaps from the backyard: (all wide open)
PS: This lens is a steal for the price. Sharp throughout the frame from wide open. I will be using it with the Sony as well.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Forgive me for the OT post as this is not related to the CV 75/1.5 but I'm shocked by the extreme corners of the Leica 135/4 Tele-Elmar at infinity distance. (hard stop on my lens)
Here it is WIDE OPEN. (See the image showng my lens version which I think it's from 1969!!!)
Weighs 504g (measured) - It's a steal for the price I paid ($250 in mint condition)
Hi Fred,
I know this really isn't the place for this, but after reading your posts about the Leica 135mm f4 Tele-Elmar, I just purchased one of these lenses made in 1965 from the original run of 1000. Mine cost more but is coming from Australia and will take sometime to arrive. I was willing to pay more because the lens includes the locking hood and lens cap though it is not in quite the condition as yours. I will use the lens with my A7r stock, A7r V3 Kolari Thin Sensor modded, A7rII Kolari UT Sensor modded, and my A7rIII. Hopefully my copy will perform similarly to yours on my Sony cameras.
I will experiment with the lens with both my Hawk's Factory V5 Helicoid alone and also with my Kenko Sony FE 10mm and 16mm extension tubes with and without the Helicoid for closer focusing.
Has anyone tried the lens with the Leica 55mm Elpro lenses for closer focus?
My two Leica Elpro close-up filters are 55mm so a 39-55 step up ring will be needed. I've never tried the new Elpro 52mm.
I have used a 10mm macro extension tube on the Leica M10 and can close much closer. On the Sony I've used the Voigtlander close-up adapter (4mm) with it and didn't think it helped much. Probably a 10mm extension tube will be needed for a good close-up range.
Hi Fred,
Both the original like yours and mine take the 39mm as does the second version. The 3rd and last generation take the 46mm filter size.
Yes if I purchased the Elpro lenses they would be in the 55mm filter size as they could also be used with several of my Leica R lenses.
This is the kind of hood and lens cap included with and designed to be used with my lens:
Fred Miranda wrote: naturephoto1 wrote: Fred Miranda wrote: genji wrote: Fred Miranda wrote:
I just bought the Bresson magnifier for the M240 (they also have one for the M10) and will report my findings. https://www.ebay.com/itm/293054048013
Mainly to be used with CV 75/1.5 and Leica 135/4.
Each of the two models of Bresson magnifiers (for M240 and earlier and for M10 and later) is available in two different types: J (with a "refractive degree" of -250 to +250) and Y (with a "refractive degree" of -150 to +350).
Am I correct in assuming that the Bresson magnifiers have a variable diopter adjustment and that the "refractive degree" they refer to is a a different way of expressing a diopter value? In other words does "+250" mean +2.5 diopters? If this is true and since I use +0.5 diopter Leica corrective lenses, it would appear not to matter whether I order the J or the Y model.
Received the 135/4 Tele-Elmar today and was able to focus with accuracy wide open without any magnifier.
Perhaps it won't be needed with this lens. Here are some snaps from the backyard: (all wide open)
PS: This lens is a steal for the price. Sharp throughout the frame from wide open. I will be using it with the Sony as well.
Fred Miranda wrote:
Forgive me for the OT post as this is not related to the CV 75/1.5 but I'm shocked by the extreme corners of the Leica 135/4 Tele-Elmar at infinity distance. (hard stop on my lens)
Here it is WIDE OPEN. (See the image showng my lens version which I think it's from 1969!!!)
Weighs 504g (measured) - It's a steal for the price I paid ($250 in mint condition)
Hi Fred,
I know this really isn't the place for this, but after reading your posts about the Leica 135mm f4 Tele-Elmar, I just purchased one of these lenses made in 1965 from the original run of 1000. Mine cost more but is coming from Australia and will take sometime to arrive. I was willing to pay more because the lens includes the locking hood and lens cap though it is not in quite the condition as yours. I will use the lens with my A7r stock, A7r V3 Kolari Thin Sensor modded, A7rII Kolari UT Sensor modded, and my A7rIII. Hopefully my copy will perform similarly to yours on my Sony cameras.
I will experiment with the lens with both my Hawk's Factory V5 Helicoid alone and also with my Kenko Sony FE 10mm and 16mm extension tubes with and without the Helicoid for closer focusing.
Has anyone tried the lens with the Leica 55mm Elpro lenses for closer focus?
My two Leica Elpro close-up filters are 55mm so a 39-55 step up ring will be needed. I've never tried the new Elpro 52mm.
I have used a 10mm macro extension tube on the Leica M10 and can close much closer. On the Sony I've used the Voigtlander close-up adapter (4mm) with it and didn't think it helped much. Probably a 10mm extension tube will be needed for a good close-up range.
Hi Fred,
Both the original like yours and mine take the 39mm as does the second version. The 3rd and last generation take the 46mm filter size.
Yes if I purchased the Elpro lenses they would be in the 55mm filter size as they could also be used with several of my Leica R lenses.
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