Closeup photos on X2D

[Gesey]

What options are they for closeup photography (Macro) with the X2D

 

[davidmknoble]

There is now a stackable 9mm spacer. I have one and will try another to stack 2.

 

[Gesey]

Thanks, I will look into that

 

[135mm]

You have a number of options:

1. Macro extension as above, I use it with the 28 P and am rather happy with it
2. XCD 3.5/120 Macro - has a reputation for being slow
3. XV Lens Adapter with Makro-Planar f/4 120 mm CF
4. XH Lens Adapter with HC Macro 4/120 II (make sure you get the II version)

You can get 3. and 4. second hand at reasonable prices. I haven't seen 2. much on the market (except new)

 

[Gesey]

You have a number of options:

1. Macro extension as above, I use it with the 28 P and am rather happy with it
2. XCD 3.5/120 Macro - has a reputation for being slow
3. XV Lens Adapter with Makro-Planar f/4 120 mm CF
4. XH Lens Adapter with HC Macro 4/120 II (make sure you get the II version)

You can get 3. and 4. second hand at reasonable prices. I haven't seen 2. much on the market (except new)

Thanks

 

[MichaelErlewine]

What I do is use the new Hasselblad 9mm Extension RIng on some of the XCD lenses. It does quite well and goes beyond what the XCD 120mm f/3.5 can provide.

 

[ndwgolf]

I was offered the 9mm ring when I recently bought my 135/229 XCD lens, I didn't at the time but I think I will now

 

[davidmknoble]

I like the macros from the 9mm ring. It works really well with basic lenses (135 is the one I use most).

 

[ndwgolf]

XCD 135mm f2.8 plus the 9mm close focusing adapter

 

[MichaelErlewine]

ndwgolf: Nice photo (above), and just when I talked myself into not re-buying the XCD 135mm lens, I see your photo and now I want it again. And it's not inexpensive. LOL.​

 

[davidmknoble]

The 135 is one of those really sharp across the board lenses that is great for all kinds of applications, landscape included!