Re: Q: SMC-A 50mm f:2.8 Macro

[graywolf]

Actually, 50mm macro lenses were intended as copy lenses. Very good on the copy 
stand. Not so good for things in the real world. 100mm is great for things that 
are not shy like flowers. For shy things like insects a 200mm macro is better. 
Of course, like in all real life situations, you make do with what you have, or 
can afford.

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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Matti,

It's a good lens that might go for $150 if you were patient.
A 50mm Macro means you will get quite close to your subjects.
You can use it as a walking-around-lens, but you will notice the slower f2.8.
I've got an old PUG shot that I did with it.
Look under Bob Sullivan for a tulip in a diamond mat,
whenever the PUG returns to life...  :-(
Regards,  Bob S.

[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
is the SMC-A 50mm f:2.8 Macro any good? Opinions? And what is the going
price of the lens?

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