Umm, it's not possible to use the 80mm macro 'straight' - it must be
mounted on bellows.
Piers
On 21/04/2013, Dimitri Katsaros <dcka@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>
> Great idea Moose... I was just after version 2 because I figured newer is
> better in terms of age, not features.
>
> I'll keep the close up lens in mind, but I'll experiment with the lens and
> bellows first before getting anything else. But, I am curious. Have you done
> any experiments in comparing image quality between using the close up vs.
> just using the 80 straight and then cropping the image?
>
> Thanks
> Dimitri
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> Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2013 01:44:56 -0700
> From: Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [OM] Reasonable price for a Vers. 2 Bellows?
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> Ah, I was aware of the added magnification marks, but Alan has made up the
> idea of separate versions 1 and 2.
>
> Its simply a couple of additional markings on the rail. If you are looking
> for a piece to fill a specific gap in a
> collection, it makes a difference. If you are looking for function, they are
> all identical. I or any of several others
> can photograph one so you can mark the appropriate spots. The gear rack
> makes that easy to do accurately.
>
> The metal strips with the markings on them are set slightly below the
> surface that the nylon blocks ride on, so tape
> with markings on it would work without modifying the rail at all.
>
>> Is there any place other than eBay to look? Any is there any kind of price
>> guide?
>
> No. Before digital knocked film gear prices all awry, we had pretty useful
> guidelines, but no more.
>
> BTW, if you have the 80/4 Auto lens, and would like the custom Close-up Lens
> 80mm Macro f=170mm for it, I have a spare
> available for sale.
>
> Bellows Moose
>
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