Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
when working with live subjects, the extension of the lens barrel is not the issue as to whether they will be "scared off", what is key is the so called working distance and that is determined by the focal length of the lens. Longer lens focal length means greater working distance for a given magnification. jco On Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:47:18 -0400, Darren Addy wrote: http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/item/c_356.html This lens is available under a wide variety of brands. I had the Panagor version. Didn’t like the long throw and the lens would get so long it would scare off the critter you were trying to focus on. (Obviously not an issue for subjects that don’t fly or jump away. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/5999733753 Upgraded from it to a Vivitar Series 1 Bokina and then to the Tokina version. If it is prone to mechanical issues, maybe I should sell it while it is still in mint condition. :/ Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 12:28 AM J.C. O'Connell 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 -- 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. -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- 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.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
I would warn those who own tokina at-x macro 90mm f2.5 lenses in pentax k mount that the sticky aperture problem I had occurred on a like new sample of the lens and there was no visible oil on the blades. my lens went from mint condition to unusable instantly. you might want to get rid of those lenses while they work. jco On Sun, 12 Aug 2018 18:47:18 -0400, Darren Addy wrote: http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/item/c_356.html This lens is available under a wide variety of brands. I had the Panagor version. Didn’t like the long throw and the lens would get so long it would scare off the critter you were trying to focus on. (Obviously not an issue for subjects that don’t fly or jump away. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/5999733753 Upgraded from it to a Vivitar Series 1 Bokina and then to the Tokina version. If it is prone to mechanical issues, maybe I should sell it while it is still in mint condition. :/ Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 12:28 AM J.C. O'Connell 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 -- 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. -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- 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.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/item/c_356.html This lens is available under a wide variety of brands. I had the Panagor version. Didn’t like the long throw and the lens would get so long it would scare off the critter you were trying to focus on. (Obviously not an issue for subjects that don’t fly or jump away. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/5999733753 Upgraded from it to a Vivitar Series 1 Bokina and then to the Tokina version. If it is prone to mechanical issues, maybe I should sell it while it is still in mint condition. :/ Darren Addy Kearney, NE On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 12:28 AM J.C. O'Connell 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 > > -- > 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. > -- “The Earth is Art, The Photographer is only a Witness ” ― Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Earth from Above -- 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.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
One drawback of this new elicar lens is that since it has the helicoid to go to one to one magnification built in, its bulkier and heavier than the Bokina but built like a tank. jco On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 02:01:43 -0400, J.C. O'Connell wrote: I forgot to mention, this was a dental lens, but whats in a name? heres a couple pix of the lens itself: https://www.jchriso.com/temp/elicarsm.jpg https://www.jchriso.com/temp/elicarlg.jpg jco On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 01:49:40 -0400, Alan C wrote: The lens is great, so is your music! Alan C On 11-Aug-18 07:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- 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.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 09:08:25 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola 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 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 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 -- 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. -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- 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. -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- 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.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
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. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 7:24 AM, J.C. O'Connell 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 >> 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 >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >>> >>> > > -- > J.C. O'Connell > hifis...@gate.net > - > Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ > > -- > 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. > -- 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.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 07:02:48 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola 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 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 -- 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. -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- 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.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
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. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell 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 > > -- > 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. > -- 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.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
I forgot to mention, this was a dental lens, but whats in a name? heres a couple pix of the lens itself: https://www.jchriso.com/temp/elicarsm.jpg https://www.jchriso.com/temp/elicarlg.jpg jco On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 01:49:40 -0400, Alan C wrote: The lens is great, so is your music! Alan C On 11-Aug-18 07:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ -- 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.
Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now
The lens is great, so is your music! Alan C On 11-Aug-18 07:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell 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 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- 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.
Dont miss my Bokina so much now
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 -- 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.
