>tom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>>Jan van Wijk wrote regarding 50mm vs 100mm macros:
>>
>>
>> I would say there is not much difference optically, they are both pretty
>>sharp
>> and have enough contrast as well. The perspective and distance to your
>> object is different of course because of the doubled focus-length.
>>
>
>I think that's a pretty important point. Most people choose a 100mm for
>close-ups, but the 50mm can give you a unique perspective. I have both,
>and wouldn't want to part with either.
>
>That's the decision I would make first: 50mm or 100mm?
>
>tv
I like the wider perspective in macros too, though I currently only own the
FA100/2.8. What I really wish Pentax had was a wide angle macro, maybe
around 28mm or 35mm. I think the perspective would be worth the tradeoff in
working distance.
Dan Scott
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