>Date: Wed, 17 Feb 1999 11:49:53 -0800 >From: Dan Nelson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: 55 micro vs. 60 micro [v04.n252/6] >Message: 6 > >Also, besides going to 1:1 and having AF (and flash D features), what does >the 60/2.8D micro have over the 55/2.8 micro AIS? > >Second, why does the 60/2.8 micro have a 62mm filter thread, while the >105/2.8 has a 52mm thread? I'm tempted to get the 55 micro AIS for this >very reason Dan, In order to engineer the lens to go 1:1, the designers were forced to make it larger therefore the filter size on the 60/2.8 is 62mm. Other design capabilities allowed them to maintain the 52mm filter size on the 105/2.8 Micro. Personally, I would go with the AF versions on both lenses. That way they will communicate fully to the electronic cameras and also give you 1:1 without any needed accessories. Ed
