RE: SMCT 135/2.5 UPDATE/source for closeup lenses????

2002-09-21 Thread J. C. O'Connell
Yep, but both of the SMCT version have a 58mm filter, so I didnt mention it. Yes, the SMCP(k) 135mm F2.5 is the same as the second version of the SMCT optically, but I doubt it is as good mechanically, but close. Both the 2nd SMCT and the SMCP are very high performance but fall short of an IF de

Re: SMCT 135/2.5 UPDATE/source for closeup lenses????

2002-09-21 Thread Paul Stenquist
Why not use the short extension tube? That should give you good portrait focusing distance. Paul Dan Scott wrote: > > On Saturday, September 21, 2002, at 05:51 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > > > Anyone know of a webstore that sells high > > quality closeup lenses at good prices? > > What are th

RE: SMCT 135/2.5 UPDATE/source for closeup lenses????

2002-09-21 Thread J. C. O'Connell
From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 5:29 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: SMCT 135/2.5 UPDATE/source for closeup lenses > > > Why not use the short extension tube? That should give you good portrait > focusing dista

Re: SMCT 135/2.5 UPDATE/source for closeup lenses????

2002-09-21 Thread Dan Scott
On Saturday, September 21, 2002, at 04:28 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Why not use the short extension tube? That should give you good portrait > focusing distance. > Paul > Hi Paul, While I probably wouldn't use either of these close-up lenses for portraits, I can see the appeal of having on

Re: SMCT 135/2.5 UPDATE/source for closeup lenses????

2002-09-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
need to use a very high quality closeup > JCOC> lens for best results. > JCOC> JCO > > >> -Original Message- > >> From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > >> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 5:29 PM > >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re[2]: SMCT 135/2.5 UPDATE/source for closeup lenses????

2002-09-21 Thread Bruce Dayton
use a very high quality closeup JCOC> lens for best results. JCOC> JCO >> -Original Message- >> From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 5:29 PM >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Subject: Re: SMCT 135/2.5 UPDATE/sour