Or Tamron 90mm/2.8 Autofocus. I have this lens, highly recommended. The impression I have from reading various tests and user experiences: you can't go wrong with any of the 90~100mm macro lenses. The differences are not big. If I had to choose again, I might go for the the F or FA100mm/2.8 Pentax lenses specifically for having SMC. I noticed my Tamron is a bit sensitive for bright backlight.
On Sun, 2003-06-15 at 18:41, Caveman wrote: > One with around 100mm focal length. Doubles as a portrait lens too. > > Inexpensive options: > - Pentax FA 100/3.5 (autofocus) > - Vivitar S1 90/2.5, Tamron 90/2.5, Tokina ATX 90/2.5 (manual focus) > > Expensive options: > - Pentax F or FA 100/2.8, Sigma EX 105/2.8 (autofocus) > - Pentax A 100/2.8 (manual focus) > > cheers, > caveman > > Tony Cogan wrote: > > Hi > > I want to quit using close-up filters and start using a macro lens for > > flowers, insects, etc. Which lens would be a good place to start? > > > > Thanks, > > Tony > > > > > > -- Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
