How to use Leica SM close-up filters

Has anyone here used close-up filters for Leica SM lenses (Elmar in particular -

and if so the ELPRE, ELPIK and ELPET filters)?

<br><br>I'm curious to learn how using filters like these work on a rangefinder

camera (as opposed to using something like a NOOKY).

The Elpro series work well on the R series, but they are two element designs.

 

I never heard of the ones you mentioned.

I have seen them and wonder how you would focus on a rangefinder. I always get out bid on the Nookys.. I am curious to use one.. Looks like fun.

Hello, Rich. Here are a couple of rough 'n ready digital snaps of

parts of the 1930's Leitz brochure "Auxilliary Reproduction

Devices". (When I get my M8 I'll be able to do a better job with

close-up digital!). With the BEOOY, one of the three close-up

lenses is used on the Elmar or Summar, with a clamp-on set of

extendable legs for focus/framing. Focus is, of course, pre-set, in

steps, according to the legs/lens combination used (see chart),

thus there is no need to use the camera's rangefinder. I often

use the Elpro-type lenses on my Leica Standard.<div></div>

Close-up lens table, LTM.<div></div>

Distances are usually measured from the film plane, not the front of the close-up lens.

It can be fun to use the close-up lenses without any add-on

distance setters - simply use the camera's, or eveready case's

neckstrap as a rough guide (according to the table of distances,

above), and get a "feel" for using the camera's viewfinder. I have

used this technique when travelling with an old LTM, keeping a

No.2 close-up lens in a little leather pouch. (Can't believe how

old-fashioned I am!). Here is an example of a LTM close-up

"grab-shot".<div></div>

The auxiliary lenses are capable of excellent images when carefully scale focused, but the NOOKY is so much more convenient iand practical when a strict Macro set-up isn't feasible.

Thanks for some great information

To give an example of unconventional use of these close-up

lenses, here is a pic of a Leica Standard with Elmar 3,5cm lens

and c/up lens No.2 attached. (Normally, a 5cm lens is used).<div></div>

Here is a shot taken with the above rig (Elmar 3,5cm + c/up lens

No.2). Weisu finder used for framing, keeping image biased

somewhat lower than centre of frame of finder.<div></div>