debby_dion Posted July 21, 1999 Share Posted July 21, 1999 Own a Leica R7, considering purchase of Leica R 2x APO extender. Have old 135mmR 2.8, 50mmR 2.0, and 35-70mmR 3.5 lenses so far. Anyone have any feedback, info., comments on Leica's 2x extender. Anyone use one?Appreciate any advice. Don't know too many Leica R users. (I also own an M6 which is quickly becoming my camera of choice except for closeup and dista Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Rowlett Posted July 21, 1999 Share Posted July 21, 1999 I have the Extender-R 2X (non APO) and I love it. I'd be pretty sure that the APO version is at least twice as good! Backups? We don’t need no stinking ba #.’ _ , J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_stokes Posted July 25, 1999 Share Posted July 25, 1999 Debbie I read with interest your comments about the M6 gradually becoming your first choice camera. Up until last year I was running both R & M cameras and eventually decided to sell all my R equipment since I was hardly ever using it. The M6 was the camera I was using all the time, however the capability I missed with the R series was for close-up work. To give me some close-up capability with the M6 I purchased a Leitz copying stand code name "beoon" or code No 16511.This is used with the 50mm Summicron and gives close-up ratios of 1:1, 1:1.5,1:2 & 1:3. I read about this Leitz equipment from an interesting article in the LHSA. It will never replace the full close-up capability of the R series but I have found this equipment really usefull and it is available at reasonable prices second hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_s1 Posted August 1, 2000 Share Posted August 1, 2000 Debby <p> The 2x Apo ? <p> Sounds like you are planning on owning Apo lenses in the future. A little pricey but a solid performer if coupled with an Apo lens. I use it with 70-180 Apo zoom, and the combination is sharp as heck (picture wise and not look wise.) I can make out very sharp and brightly a woodpecker perched on a tree branch across the street at max setting with the doubler. <p> But the combination is very heavy on the wrist, just can't be handheld anymore, you gonna need at minimum a monopod with a fast film (at 360 mm (2x180) the minimum required shutter speed is 500th to 1000th of a sec. with a heavy and steady tripod's help.) <p> I also use M6 for handheld candids, but so far I can't get rid of the R system because their lenses ar very compelling for my purposes. My other R lens is the 15 mm super wide job. Whew what a sight, with it I can focus down to an inch in front of the glass and still looking at the scenes clear and yes ... super wide. It's so funky and a blast. <p> Good luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony_brookes5 Posted January 12, 2002 Share Posted January 12, 2002 The 2x extender is a great piece of equipment. I've used it with everything from 24mm to 70-21 Zoom and it works well with everything. A really excellent piece of Leitz glass. Don't worry about the APO unless you are desperate for Colour accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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