On Jan 31, 2011, at 5:36 PM, Glen Berry wrote: > I'm considering spending some money on a new macro lens. I used to have an > older Pentax 50mm f2.8 autofocus lens that was built like a tank, and took > very sharp photos. I bought it used at a local shop for only about $100, > which was a huge bargain! Unfortunately, that lens got stolen along with the > camera it was mounted on at the time. God, how I wish the thieves had stolen > my inexpensive kit lens instead! :) > > Anyway, I'm currently shooting with a K100D, and I'm trying to decide between > getting one of these new macro lenses: > > Pentax smc P-D FA 50mm f/2.8 > Pentax SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8 > > Are either of these lenses noticeably sharper than the other? > > Which would you buy, especially if this were going to be your only macro lens? > > Are there any other macro lenses I should consider? > The Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 is an excellent lens. I'm talking about the original version with the optical adapter for 1:1 capability. It's metal and built like a tank. Very sharp and beautiful bokeh. It was produced in the early to mid 1970s I believe, so of course it's a manual focus lens. But that's not much of a handicap with macro, where pinpoint focus is generally called for. You can usually find the K-mount version for $200 or so. Paul > > thanks, > Glen > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions.
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