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Re: [OM] Arcane Question No. 1: 50/1.8 as loupe

Subject: Re: [OM] Arcane Question No. 1: 50/1.8 as loupe
From: Richard Schaetzl <Richard.Schaetzl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 20:13:57 +0200
Giles schrieb:
> 
> I use an f1.4 as a loupe but I find it best resting on the filter ring and 
> looking
> through the rear element.  I have tried it both ways and this seems by far 
> the best
> as the magnification seems about the same but the field of view is so much 
> wider you
> can take in the whole frame with a slide with your eye right up close to the 
> rear
> element.  The filter ring rests on the mount so I have no need for a stand.

Am I guessing right that you are using an SC 50mm/1.4?

I tested it with both variants (MC and SC) and only with the SC variant
I was able to focus properly on the slide. With my MC variant the slide
has to be inside the front element to be in focus. ;-(


> Richard Schaetzl wrote:
> 
> > I sacrified an rear lens cap, cut an hole out of the bottom of the cap.
> > Focusing distance is set with the focusing ring.

Regards

Richard


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