The clutch on mine does change position that easily. maybe it will in time
:)
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From: "Jan van Wijk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 3:30 AM
Subject: Re: Macro lens: Some insight needed!
> On Mon, 25 Jun 2001 19:12:59 +0530 (IST), Ayash Kanto Mukherjee wrote:
>
> >
> >What about Sigma 105 mm f/2.8 MACRO (1:1) in terms of optical quanlity?
> >Any thoughts?
>
> Optical that lens is outstanding (I have one, as well as the 200mm
Pentax).
>
> Mechanically I do not like the Sigma very much:
> - The focus-ring moves in the other direction as on all Pentax lenses
> - It doubles as a manual/autofocus clutch, just as on the FA* Pentaxes
> but this works too light. Every time I pick it up or put it in the bag,
the
> clutch will change position.
>
> The whole thing feels a bit wacky because of that ...
>
> Still, I made some very good close-ups of flowers and butterflies with it.
>
> Regards, JvW
>
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