On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 09:08:25 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola
<danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote:
That is also a great Macro lens.
I also have the SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro, along with my FA 100 mm Macro F
2.8. I have a couple of zooms that are labeled as "macros," but they are
no match for the prime macros.
Yeah, Ive got/had my fair share of zoom macros and youre right, they cant
match
dedicated prime macros for two reasons, too many elements, and not
optimized
for closeup magnifications. Although I have one, Pentax A 35-70 f4.0 which
does
macro at 70mm, it's shockingly good and focuses to about 1 foot. I like it
so much
I often use it as a general purpose lens for ebay product shots.
jco
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 7:24 AM, J.C. O'Connell <hifis...@gate.net>
wrote:
On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 07:02:48 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola <
danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote:
I'm glad you were able to find such a great replacement for one of your
favorite lenses. A good macro is a great thing to have.
Thanks, I also have a SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro which is excellent for a
more
"normal" perspective or larger objects in a tight space
jco
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell <hifis...@gate.net>
wrote:
Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far,
I'm
very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its
branded
ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made in Japan by
Komine.
Its a KA mount, has nice multicoatings, and seems to be as sharp as
the
Tokina was.
Whats better than the tokina, is this goes directly from infinity to
1:1,
whereas the tokina
required adding an adapter to go from 1:2 to 1:1.
Heres a sample at f9 full size and a crop of full size.
jco
https://www.jchriso.com/temp/cases.jpg
https://www.jchriso.com/temp/casescrop.jpg
P.s. I got the lens off an ebay auction for #113 shipped. I call it a
poor
mans
SMCA 100mm F2.8
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