For non critical/artistic work like you describe, I suggest you buy a 2 x macro converter. I have the a Kenko 2 x KAX macro Teleplus MC7, which can be adjusted to different magnification from 1:1.15 to 1:20. Very nice and inexpensive. A nice tele zoom (like my Tokina 1:4.5/80-200mm) with a macro function/- range actually works pretty well too. It's for sale. BTW. They both work well with the *ist D - so does Pentax-A Bellows, BTW. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: Godfrey DiGiorgi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 1. marts 2005 14:50 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: Close Focusing, Macro with istD(s) --- Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Will the Pentax dslr siblings work well with extension tubes and > other close-up gear like the helicoid focusing adapter? I rarely > do any macro work, but sometimes like to get close to show detail > for eBay sales or to just get a little closer or less DOF when > using some lenses in the 85mm - 200mm range. They work just like any other SLR does. > ... If I wanted a > wide-ish zoom, which would be a good choice for close-up work? > Has anyone use the M24~35 zoom on one of these cameras? How'd it > work out? It all depends on what field of view you want. A 24-35mm zoom lens on the D/Ds gives you field of view equivalent to a 35-50mm zoom in 135 format. The DA16-45 works very well as a wide to normal zoom and focuses very close. Godfrey __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com