Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/20

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Subject: Re: 100 Apo with Elpro ?
From: "Roger Beamon" <beamon@primenet.com>
Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 09:11:36 -700
 
With alacrity, George Moore wrote:
 
> Can anyone  comment on using the 100 Apo Macro with the Elpro lens.
> I've been using mine with the Apo 2x converter for 1:1 close ups and
> am wondering if there's anything to be gained by using the Elpro.

My guess is only max aperture will be gained. You'll have 1.1:1 ratio 
with f2.8 instead of f 5.6. You should retain Leica's APO standard in 
either case.
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Roger Beamon  
       Naturalist & Photographer
       Docent: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
       Leica Historical Society Of America
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