----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff
Subject: Re: New camera, new format.

>
> > > Which one do you want? The F4/100mm or F4/135mm? According
to the specs,
> > > the closest focussing distance is 443 mm resp 750 mm.
>
> It sounds more like CF than macro. How do these numbers
translate to image
> magnification.

The 135 macro focuses to 1/3 life size. The bellows are a
tremendous help for macro work.
>
> >
> > ... not to mention the helical extension as well as normal
> > tubes and the bellows system  ( ... just tryin' to help  :^)
>
> This sounds more like it. I'll have to do my homework.

I just lost on a helical tube for the 6x7 last night. If you
want any sort of close focusing like you get with 35mm, you need
the extension tubes.

William Robb
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