Re: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus
On 30/7/18, J.C. O'Connell, discombobulated, unleashed: >do you have it in pentax k mount, or olympus om mount? It's in K mount with a K-to-MFT adapter. Works very well. Bought a long metal lens hood also. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News -- _ -- 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: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus
do you have it in pentax k mount, or olympus om mount? On Mon, 30 Jul 2018 14:37:49 -0400, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 30/7/18, J.C. O'Connell, discombobulated, unleashed: Car is about 65mm long. Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. 100% crop from 6Mp image note the excellent contrast and fine resolution, you can make out the metallic flake in the paint job. its a real nice lens. https://www.jchriso.com/temp/DB.jpg Good job JC. I have this lens and use it with an Olympus Pen F. Extremely versatile on a half-frame MFT camera with 5-axis stabilisation. Bought it many years ago and fortunately held onto it until I found it worked so well with the Oly. -- 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: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus
On 30/7/18, J.C. O'Connell, discombobulated, unleashed: >Car is about 65mm long. >Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. >100% crop from 6Mp image >note the excellent contrast and fine resolution, >you can make out the metallic flake in the paint job. >its a real nice lens. > >https://www.jchriso.com/temp/DB.jpg Good job JC. I have this lens and use it with an Olympus Pen F. Extremely versatile on a half-frame MFT camera with 5-axis stabilisation. Bought it many years ago and fortunately held onto it until I found it worked so well with the Oly. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__UK Shoot / Edit and || (O) |Live Broadcast News -- _ -- 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: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus
Agree. Really fine fine detail, J. C.! J Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 30, 2018, at 6:27 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > > DB.jpg -- 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: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus
Although my sample photo doesnt show it, the lens is known for excellent bokeh. It and the vivitar series 1 version both go by the nickname "Bokina". On Mon, 30 Jul 2018 10:09:19 -0400, Paul Stenquist wrote: Nice detail. A fine lens. Paul On Jul 30, 2018, at 9:27 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Car is about 65mm long. Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. 100% crop from 6Mp image note the excellent contrast and fine resolution, you can make out the metallic flake in the paint job. its a real nice lens. https://www.jchriso.com/temp/DB.jpg -- 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: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus
Nice detail. A fine lens. Paul > On Jul 30, 2018, at 9:27 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > > Car is about 65mm long. > Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. > 100% crop from 6Mp image > note the excellent contrast and fine resolution, > you can make out the metallic flake in the paint job. > its a real nice lens. > > https://www.jchriso.com/temp/DB.jpg > > -- > 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: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus
Interesting. He mentions the Vivitar Series 1, 90/2.5 and says it’s heavier. It is indeed because it’s all metal and built like a tank. He also fails to mention that the Vivitar came with an optical converter that makes it 1:1. I was heartbroken because I thought workers had stolen my pristine copy, but I’m happy to report that I found hiding at the rear of a shelf just the other day. Paul > On Jul 30, 2018, at 9:40 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > > here is a review of the lens: > > https://phillipreeve.net/blog/tokina-x-macro-90mm-12-5-review/ > > jco > > > > > >> On Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:27:54 -0400, J.C. O'Connell wrote: >> >> Car is about 65mm long. >> Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. >> 100% crop from 6Mp image >> note the excellent contrast and fine resolution, >> you can make out the metallic flake in the paint job. >> its a real nice lens. >> >> https://www.jchriso.com/temp/DB.jpg >> > > > -- > 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: MACRO shot with Tokina AT-X 90mm F2.5 PKA Manual Focus
here is a review of the lens: https://phillipreeve.net/blog/tokina-x-macro-90mm-12-5-review/ jco On Mon, 30 Jul 2018 09:27:54 -0400, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Car is about 65mm long. Camera was about 30 inch away. F16 ist DS on camera flash. 100% crop from 6Mp image note the excellent contrast and fine resolution, you can make out the metallic flake in the paint job. its a real nice lens. https://www.jchriso.com/temp/DB.jpg -- 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: Macro Lens
> On 07 January 2017 at 15:53 Bill wrote: > > > On 1/7/2017 5:43 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > On 7/1/17, Bipin Gupta, discombobulated, unleashed: > > > >> A Photographer is lost with too many lenses. > > > > I am shocked. > > > > The force is not strong in that one. Nothing that a bar of carbolic in the cakehole won't fix. -- 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: Macro Lens
On 1/7/2017 5:43 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 7/1/17, Bipin Gupta, discombobulated, unleashed: A Photographer is lost with too many lenses. I am shocked. The force is not strong in that one. -- 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: Macro Lens
On 7/1/17, Bipin Gupta, discombobulated, unleashed: > A Photographer is lost with too many lenses. I am shocked. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production -- _ -- 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: macro lens
On 1/6/2017 1:46 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Wow! I didn't know you could get an LBA shot. I find it's less difficult if the lens in question is not a Pentax. Fer gawds sake, I probably have a dozen or more 50mm lenses. -- 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: macro lens
Wow! I didn't know you could get an LBA shot. On Fri, Jan 6, 2017 at 1:18 PM, Mark C wrote: > I considered getting one of those but after thinking it over decided not to > - I can't see what niche it would fill. > > The infinity to 2:1 sounds ideal for a field macro lens where you might want > ot quickly work different subjects at widely different levels of > magnification. But to me that is offset bu the lens not being A compatible > which not only hinders the ability to meter quickly but also limits any auto > modes and use of TTL flash. Plus, 60mm is not ideal IMO for field macro > work. > > In the studio the stop down metering / manual flash would not be an issue > and the 2x magnification would probably be more useful, but then its really > easy to get high magnifications in the studio from standard lenses or > enlarger lenses or whatever. The ability to focus to 2x would be great, but > there is less need for infinity focus (unless you have a really big studio). > > As cool as the lens sounds I could not see how I could really take advantage > of the inifinty to 2x feature. > > The final coffin nail for me is that I already have a DFA 50mm f2.8 which is > an excellent lens. It might be a somewhat different story if I did not > already have that (and a few other really excellent 50mm lenses). > > Mark > > On 1/4/2017 3:52 PM, Gonz wrote: >> >> Thinking of getting one of these, they make it in Pentax mount too... >> anybody have any experience with one? The 2:1 sounds great. >> >> >> http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/review-venus-60mm-f2-8-worlds-first-21-macro-lens-infinity-focus/ >> >> >> > > > -- > 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. -- -bmw -- 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: macro lens
I considered getting one of those but after thinking it over decided not to - I can't see what niche it would fill. The infinity to 2:1 sounds ideal for a field macro lens where you might want ot quickly work different subjects at widely different levels of magnification. But to me that is offset bu the lens not being A compatible which not only hinders the ability to meter quickly but also limits any auto modes and use of TTL flash. Plus, 60mm is not ideal IMO for field macro work. In the studio the stop down metering / manual flash would not be an issue and the 2x magnification would probably be more useful, but then its really easy to get high magnifications in the studio from standard lenses or enlarger lenses or whatever. The ability to focus to 2x would be great, but there is less need for infinity focus (unless you have a really big studio). As cool as the lens sounds I could not see how I could really take advantage of the inifinty to 2x feature. The final coffin nail for me is that I already have a DFA 50mm f2.8 which is an excellent lens. It might be a somewhat different story if I did not already have that (and a few other really excellent 50mm lenses). Mark On 1/4/2017 3:52 PM, Gonz wrote: Thinking of getting one of these, they make it in Pentax mount too... anybody have any experience with one? The 2:1 sounds great. http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/review-venus-60mm-f2-8-worlds-first-21-macro-lens-infinity-focus/ -- 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: macro lens
I would love to hear your impressions. There are a lot of interesting lenses for the K-1 right now if you are ok with manual focus. On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 8:37 PM, Gonz wrote: > Just ordered it from B&H. Arriving Tuesday. Whoop! Can't wait to try it out. > > > On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 7:36 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: >> I do not disagree with you. Still it is pretty surprising that they >> are making really great lenses right out the gates. Look at yongnuo. >> The best they can manage is copying expired canon optical designs. >> >> On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 8:13 PM, Bill wrote: >>> On 1/4/2017 6:36 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: I will add that it looks really good. Pretty much all of Laowa's lenses have been really good so far, so I honestly wonder who is behind them exactly. Semiiexotic lenses designed like that came from people that know what they are doing. >>> >>> >>> The Chinese are actually pretty clever, and can make really good stuff as >>> long as they don't have a bean counter hanging over their shoulders telling >>> them to make cheapo junk. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. > > > > -- > -- Reduce your Government Footprint > > -- > 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: macro lens
Without a doubt. I always take a look at B&H and Adorama first. I try to give Adorama preference but they hit me on shipping more for small things like ink. I will say that Adorama has helped me so much in the past and has pulled some serious strings for me. All I did was ask. On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 8:32 PM, Gonz wrote: > Thank you Zos. B&H is way better than paypal to someone in Hong Kong! > > > > On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 6:34 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: >> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1128065&gclid=CjwKEAiA17LDBRDElqOGq8vR7m8SJAA1AC0_65Yyal49pxreLGmARWWWowfUpZb6svjGCoWBwN-lpxoCKqXw_wcB&Q=&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C92051677442%2C&is=REG&A=details >> >> See how google can change your life? Its in stock at B&H. They would >> either ship you the lens or refund your money if that is in error. The >> people waiting were likely preorders or early adopters and I would >> imagine that demand is vastly outstripping their production. There may >> be a waiting list for some people. Its currently on backorder at >> Adorama for instance. >> >> On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 5:12 PM, John wrote: >>> The comments from users who ordered & paid for the lens & were >>> complaining they had not received it are worrisome. >>> >>> On 1/4/2017 3:52 PM, Gonz wrote: Thinking of getting one of these, they make it in Pentax mount too... anybody have any experience with one? The 2:1 sounds great. http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/review-venus-60mm-f2-8-worlds-first-21-macro-lens-infinity-focus/ >>> >>> -- >>> Science - Questions we may never find answers for. >>> Religion - Answers we must never question. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. > > > > -- > -- Reduce your Government Footprint > > -- > 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: macro lens
Just ordered it from B&H. Arriving Tuesday. Whoop! Can't wait to try it out. On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 7:36 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > I do not disagree with you. Still it is pretty surprising that they > are making really great lenses right out the gates. Look at yongnuo. > The best they can manage is copying expired canon optical designs. > > On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 8:13 PM, Bill wrote: >> On 1/4/2017 6:36 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: >>> >>> I will add that it looks really good. Pretty much all of Laowa's >>> lenses have been really good so far, so I honestly wonder who is >>> behind them exactly. Semiiexotic lenses designed like that came from >>> people that know what they are doing. >> >> >> The Chinese are actually pretty clever, and can make really good stuff as >> long as they don't have a bean counter hanging over their shoulders telling >> them to make cheapo junk. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> 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. -- -- Reduce your Government Footprint -- 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: macro lens
I do not disagree with you. Still it is pretty surprising that they are making really great lenses right out the gates. Look at yongnuo. The best they can manage is copying expired canon optical designs. On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 8:13 PM, Bill wrote: > On 1/4/2017 6:36 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: >> >> I will add that it looks really good. Pretty much all of Laowa's >> lenses have been really good so far, so I honestly wonder who is >> behind them exactly. Semiiexotic lenses designed like that came from >> people that know what they are doing. > > > The Chinese are actually pretty clever, and can make really good stuff as > long as they don't have a bean counter hanging over their shoulders telling > them to make cheapo junk. > > > > > -- > 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: macro lens
Thank you Zos. B&H is way better than paypal to someone in Hong Kong! On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 6:34 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1128065&gclid=CjwKEAiA17LDBRDElqOGq8vR7m8SJAA1AC0_65Yyal49pxreLGmARWWWowfUpZb6svjGCoWBwN-lpxoCKqXw_wcB&Q=&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C92051677442%2C&is=REG&A=details > > See how google can change your life? Its in stock at B&H. They would > either ship you the lens or refund your money if that is in error. The > people waiting were likely preorders or early adopters and I would > imagine that demand is vastly outstripping their production. There may > be a waiting list for some people. Its currently on backorder at > Adorama for instance. > > On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 5:12 PM, John wrote: >> The comments from users who ordered & paid for the lens & were >> complaining they had not received it are worrisome. >> >> On 1/4/2017 3:52 PM, Gonz wrote: >>> >>> Thinking of getting one of these, they make it in Pentax mount too... >>> anybody have any experience with one? The 2:1 sounds great. >>> >>> >>> http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/review-venus-60mm-f2-8-worlds-first-21-macro-lens-infinity-focus/ >>> >>> >>> >> >> -- >> Science - Questions we may never find answers for. >> Religion - Answers we must never question. >> >> >> -- >> 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. -- -- Reduce your Government Footprint -- 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: macro lens
On 1/4/2017 6:36 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: I will add that it looks really good. Pretty much all of Laowa's lenses have been really good so far, so I honestly wonder who is behind them exactly. Semiiexotic lenses designed like that came from people that know what they are doing. The Chinese are actually pretty clever, and can make really good stuff as long as they don't have a bean counter hanging over their shoulders telling them to make cheapo junk. -- 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: macro lens
I will add that it looks really good. Pretty much all of Laowa's lenses have been really good so far, so I honestly wonder who is behind them exactly. Semiiexotic lenses designed like that came from people that know what they are doing. On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 3:52 PM, Gonz wrote: > Thinking of getting one of these, they make it in Pentax mount too... > anybody have any experience with one? The 2:1 sounds great. > > http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/review-venus-60mm-f2-8-worlds-first-21-macro-lens-infinity-focus/ > > > > -- > -- Reduce your Government Footprint > > -- > 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: macro lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1128065&gclid=CjwKEAiA17LDBRDElqOGq8vR7m8SJAA1AC0_65Yyal49pxreLGmARWWWowfUpZb6svjGCoWBwN-lpxoCKqXw_wcB&Q=&ap=y&m=Y&c3api=1876%2C92051677442%2C&is=REG&A=details See how google can change your life? Its in stock at B&H. They would either ship you the lens or refund your money if that is in error. The people waiting were likely preorders or early adopters and I would imagine that demand is vastly outstripping their production. There may be a waiting list for some people. Its currently on backorder at Adorama for instance. On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 5:12 PM, John wrote: > The comments from users who ordered & paid for the lens & were > complaining they had not received it are worrisome. > > On 1/4/2017 3:52 PM, Gonz wrote: >> >> Thinking of getting one of these, they make it in Pentax mount too... >> anybody have any experience with one? The 2:1 sounds great. >> >> >> http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/review-venus-60mm-f2-8-worlds-first-21-macro-lens-infinity-focus/ >> >> >> > > -- > Science - Questions we may never find answers for. > Religion - Answers we must never question. > > > -- > 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: macro lens
Yeah, not getting the lens that you paid for would be a major problem. I wonder if its a mail issue and they eventually take care of it, or you have to go through insurance... On Wed, Jan 4, 2017 at 4:12 PM, John wrote: > The comments from users who ordered & paid for the lens & were > complaining they had not received it are worrisome. > > On 1/4/2017 3:52 PM, Gonz wrote: >> >> Thinking of getting one of these, they make it in Pentax mount too... >> anybody have any experience with one? The 2:1 sounds great. >> >> >> http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/review-venus-60mm-f2-8-worlds-first-21-macro-lens-infinity-focus/ >> >> >> > > -- > Science - Questions we may never find answers for. > Religion - Answers we must never question. > > > -- > 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. -- -- Reduce your Government Footprint -- 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: macro lens
The comments from users who ordered & paid for the lens & were complaining they had not received it are worrisome. On 1/4/2017 3:52 PM, Gonz wrote: Thinking of getting one of these, they make it in Pentax mount too... anybody have any experience with one? The 2:1 sounds great. http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/review-venus-60mm-f2-8-worlds-first-21-macro-lens-infinity-focus/ -- Science - Questions we may never find answers for. Religion - Answers we must never question. -- 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: macro lens
Gonz wrote: Thinking of getting one of these, they make it in Pentax mount too... anybody have any experience with one? The 2:1 sounds great. http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/review-venus-60mm-f2-8-worlds-first-21-macro-lens-infinity-focus/ Please do, and let us know how it works. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (postbox on min4est) http://red4est.com/lrc -- 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: macro lens
On 4 January 2017 at 20:52, Gonz wrote: > Thinking of getting one of these, they make it in Pentax mount too... > anybody have any experience with one? The 2:1 sounds great. > > http://petapixel.com/2015/02/02/review-venus-60mm-f2-8-worlds-first-21-macro-lens-infinity-focus/ It's been mentioned before, but I don't know that anyone has one. See this thread: http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2015-January/390405.html -- Eric -- 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:PESO - Crane Fly (Extreme Macro) & Question Re Macro Focusing, Rails
Almost at the scanning microscope level. I do begin to wonder if insects came here from another planet. Anyway I need to check my sills. On 12/10/14 12:14 AM, pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 4 Date: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 23:00:01 -0500 From: Mark C To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Crane Fly (Extreme Macro) & Question Re Macro Focusing Rails Message-ID:<5487c541.7000...@charter.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/extreme-macro-crane-fly Another test run with extreme macro - this one is a dessicated crane fly that who's remains I found on a windowsill this afternoon. This was taken with an Otamat 20mm f1.7 on extension for roughly 4.5x lifesized. 48 images stacked. -- 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: PESO - Crane Fly (Extreme Macro) & Question Re Macro Focusing Rails
That is quite impressive! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 11:00 PM, Mark C wrote: > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/extreme-macro-crane-fly > > Another test run with extreme macro - this one is a dessicated crane fly > that who's remains I found on a windowsill this afternoon. This was taken > with an Otamat 20mm f1.7 on extension for roughly 4.5x lifesized. 48 images > stacked. > > Question re macro focusing rails: I'm using a set of Pentax Macro Focusing > Rails III, like these: > > http://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/pentax-macro-focus-rail-iii.html > > The only difference being that the rails I own have the focusing knob on the > right, not the left. I snap a 2 inch spring clamp onto the focusing knob and > that acts as a lever, and gives me pretty good focusing accuracy. But, there > is still a small bit of play in the rails that is a problem at high > magnifications. Any recommendations regarding good solid macro focusing > rails that operate smoothly? I've been considering some Velbon Macro Slider > rails but it's not clear that they would be better than the ones I have, and > it does not look like I could snap clamps on the knobs to get the leveraging > effect - the Velbon rails have two sets of knobs that are very close > together, hard to tell from photos how much working room there is. The two > inch lever provided by the spring clamps that really makes a huge > difference. Here's a (poor) photo showing how I am using that with the > Pentax Macro Rails III: > > http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/2014/12/09/spring-clamp-as-lever-on-macro-focusing?blog=9 > > A little pressure on the end of the clamp / lever allows for very fine > adjustment of the rails, undermined only by some of the looseness in the > rails themselves. Twisting the knob without the lever does not allow for > very fine control. > > Any thoughts or recommendations regarding macro focusing rails? For now - I > am not interested in the several-hundred-dollar auto stepping rails, but > good quality manual rails would be great > > Mark > > > > --- > This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus > protection is active. > http://www.avast.com > > > -- > 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.
PESO - Crane Fly (Extreme Macro) & Question Re Macro Focusing Rails
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/extreme-macro-crane-fly Another test run with extreme macro - this one is a dessicated crane fly that who's remains I found on a windowsill this afternoon. This was taken with an Otamat 20mm f1.7 on extension for roughly 4.5x lifesized. 48 images stacked. Question re macro focusing rails: I'm using a set of Pentax Macro Focusing Rails III, like these: http://www.pentaxforums.com/accessoryreviews/pentax-macro-focus-rail-iii.html The only difference being that the rails I own have the focusing knob on the right, not the left. I snap a 2 inch spring clamp onto the focusing knob and that acts as a lever, and gives me pretty good focusing accuracy. But, there is still a small bit of play in the rails that is a problem at high magnifications. Any recommendations regarding good solid macro focusing rails that operate smoothly? I've been considering some Velbon Macro Slider rails but it's not clear that they would be better than the ones I have, and it does not look like I could snap clamps on the knobs to get the leveraging effect - the Velbon rails have two sets of knobs that are very close together, hard to tell from photos how much working room there is. The two inch lever provided by the spring clamps that really makes a huge difference. Here's a (poor) photo showing how I am using that with the Pentax Macro Rails III: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/2014/12/09/spring-clamp-as-lever-on-macro-focusing?blog=9 A little pressure on the end of the clamp / lever allows for very fine adjustment of the rails, undermined only by some of the looseness in the rails themselves. Twisting the knob without the lever does not allow for very fine control. Any thoughts or recommendations regarding macro focusing rails? For now - I am not interested in the several-hundred-dollar auto stepping rails, but good quality manual rails would be great Mark --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- 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: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4
Yes I had one of those. Removing the front element is a one minute job. The front element is a two part lens element. They painted the edge black to prevent reflections, the black paint comes off while cleaning the lens. The back side is very difficult to clean, the paint ruined the coating. On 6 October 2012 22:46, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > warning to those considering the pentax-m 100mm macro: I have seen a very > large percentage of these lenses with haze in the glass near the rim of > the front glass element. the earlier k version doesnt seem to have the > problem. I think it must be something to do with the cement used. > > - > J.C.O'Connell > hifis...@gate.net > - > > -Original Message- > From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan > Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2012 4:05 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4 > > Is that the Pentax M-100/4 macro you are testing? > You know there are A-100/4 macros & A-100/2.8 macros (my favorite). > Regards, Bob S. > > On Sat, Oct 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM, Collin Brendemuehl > wrote: >> > http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com/2012/10/macro-lens-comparision-ta >> mron-9025-v.html >> >> >> -- >> 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. > > > -- > 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: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4
JCO, This is the 49mm version Brian, It does exhibit the center spot issue when I use the flash. Haven't seen it under natural light yet. I've not tried using a hood yet. -- 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: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4
Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com/2012/10/macro-lens-comparision-ta mron-9025-v.html I have the 49 mm version of the Tamron - had it for decades and it's great with one exception, as mentioned in this thread of a few months ago: http://pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2012-March/308059.html As Darren pointed out, the 'centre spot' problem is a known issue, which (thankfully) only manifests itself under certain lighting conditions. I had been using the lens for over 20 years without ever noticing the problem previously (or since). I've just found the AF version of the lens at a good price which should arrive in a day or two. Unlike the manual focus version, the AF version goes to 1:1. I'm looking forward to trying it out. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- 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: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4
there are two versions of the tamron. one with 49mm filter thread and a later version with a 55mm filter thread. which one did you test? I think they are the same optically so it probably doesnt matter much other than build quality, the 49mm version one is superior to the 55mm version. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Collin Brendemuehl Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2012 4:49 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4 >Is that the Pentax M-100/4 macro you are testing? >You know there are A-100/4 macros & A-100/2.8 macros (my favorite). >Regards, Bob S. Of course. But I can only test what I own. And because these are both affordable and popular I thought a comparison was in order. -- 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: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4
>Is that the Pentax M-100/4 macro you are testing? >You know there are A-100/4 macros & A-100/2.8 macros (my favorite). >Regards, Bob S. Of course. But I can only test what I own. And because these are both affordable and popular I thought a comparison was in order. -- 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: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4
warning to those considering the pentax-m 100mm macro: I have seen a very large percentage of these lenses with haze in the glass near the rim of the front glass element. the earlier k version doesnt seem to have the problem. I think it must be something to do with the cement used. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sullivan Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2012 4:05 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4 Is that the Pentax M-100/4 macro you are testing? You know there are A-100/4 macros & A-100/2.8 macros (my favorite). Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Oct 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com/2012/10/macro-lens-comparision-ta > mron-9025-v.html > > > -- > 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. -- 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: Macro Lens Comparison: Tamron 90/2.5 vs Pentax-M 100/4
Is that the Pentax M-100/4 macro you are testing? You know there are A-100/4 macros & A-100/2.8 macros (my favorite). Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Oct 6, 2012 at 1:04 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com/2012/10/macro-lens-comparision-ta > mron-9025-v.html > > > -- > 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: Macro recommendation
On Feb 17, 2012, at 1:26 PM, wrote: > I bought mine in the late 90's used for around $800. Last time I saw one for > sale it was around $2000 IIRC. Sounds like it'll be featured on Antiques Roadshow before long. Dave -- 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: Macro recommendation
I bought mine in the late 90's used for around $800. Last time I saw one for sale it was around $2000 IIRC. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "mary pitrone" Subject: Re: Macro recommendation Yes, I was talking about the A200mm F4 macro. A friend of mine has one. He has not been on the list for a while. Ann knows him ang I think Paul also knows him. --- On Wed, 2/15/12, Paul Stenquist wrote: From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: Macro recommendation To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:05 PM I suspect Mary was referring to the A*200/4 macro, a very good but very pricey and rare lens. http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/tele/A200f4-Macro.html On Feb 15, 2012, at 9:49 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Mary, > The A200/4 is a nice enough lens, but not really a macro. > Minimum focusing distance is 1.9 meters. (see Boz's site below) > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/tele/A200f4.html > Regards, Bob S. > > On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 7:52 PM, mary pitrone wrote: >> What about the 200mm F4 A lens >> >> --- On Wed, 2/15/12, JC O'Connell wrote: >> >>> From: JC O'Connell >>> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation >>> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" >>> Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:07 PM >>> I forgot to mention I preferred the >>> early version with >>> 49mm filter threads due to better build quality. It's built >>> like >>> a precision tank. The later version with 55mm threads is >>> more >>> "plastic feeling" and lighter. >>> >>> - >>> J.C.O'Connell >>> hifis...@gate.net >>> - >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >>> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] >>> On Behalf Of JC >>> OCONNELL >>> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:05 PM >>> To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' >>> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation >>> >>> Ive owned both versions of the tamron adaptall2 90mm/2.5 >>> macro and they are both superb lenses if you can live with >>> the long focal length on aps-c. >>> >>> - >>> J.C.O'Connell >>> hifis...@gate.net >>> - >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >>> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] >>> On Behalf Of >>> knarftheria...@gmail.com >>> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:48 PM >>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >>> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation >>> >>> I have the manual focus Tamron 90mm (adaptall) and I agree >>> with you. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> frank >>> >>> "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without >>> proof." -- >>> Christopher Hitchens >>> >>> --- Original Message --- >>> >>> From: Brian Walters >>> Sent: February 14, 2012 2/14/12 >>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >>> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation >>> >>> Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : >>> >>>> While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great >>> with just the 18-55 >>>> there are some small items which would look much better >>> with a macro lens. >>>> Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little >>> bit of improvement. >>>> I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to >>> see how well it >>>> performs. >>>> Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >>>> But what are some other options that you think I should >>> consider? >>>> >>> >>> >>> Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always >>> recommends the >>> Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? >>> >>> I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's >>> been a valuable >>> workhorse for me for well over 20 years. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Cheers >>> >>> Brian >>> >>> ++ >>> Brian Walters >>> Western Sydney Australia >>> http://lyons-ryan. -- 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: Macro -- got it
me either... - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 5:44 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Macro -- got it Can't seem to load the photos. Dave On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > There was a locally-available A50/2.8 macro in excellent condition for $180. > A quick shot for these results: > > With the kit 18-55 zoom > http://brendemuehl.net/images/macro/part1z.jpg > > With the A50/2.8 macro > http://brendemuehl.net/images/macro/part1m.jpg > > It's a simple item shot, but what stood out to me was two things: > 1) Down in front of the item are a couple little black spots. > They are much more distinct in the macro shot, as they should be. > 2) The kit lens shot has a green color cast. > I've been wondering about the results this week and was blaming my > Samsung display as things did not look quite so greenish on the laptop. > But there was still a difference. This proves to me that the issue is > the lens and not the screen or the lighting. > > I went and got this without asking. If the boss balks, then I'll keep it. > It's such a nice lens. > > Sincerely, > > Collin Brendemuehl > "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" > -- Jim Elliott > > > > > > > -- > 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: Macro -- got it
Can't seem to load the photos. Dave On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > There was a locally-available A50/2.8 macro in excellent condition for $180. > A quick shot for these results: > > With the kit 18-55 zoom > http://brendemuehl.net/images/macro/part1z.jpg > > With the A50/2.8 macro > http://brendemuehl.net/images/macro/part1m.jpg > > It's a simple item shot, but what stood out to me was two things: > 1) Down in front of the item are a couple little black spots. > They are much more distinct in the macro shot, as they should be. > 2) The kit lens shot has a green color cast. > I've been wondering about the results this week and was blaming my > Samsung display as things did not look quite so greenish on the laptop. > But there was still a difference. This proves to me that the issue is > the lens and not the screen or the lighting. > > I went and got this without asking. If the boss balks, then I'll keep it. > It's such a nice lens. > > Sincerely, > > Collin Brendemuehl > "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" > -- Jim Elliott > > > > > > > -- > 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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: Macro -- got it
>Colin, *both* shots have a quite distinct greenish cast. Are you >shooting a grey card and doing WB correction? The simplest, fastest >and cheapest solution. > >The 50/2.8 wins that shootout hands-down. Nice detail! Not just your >little black spots, but the entire image is clearer. > >At what aperture were these shot? I have WB on automatic. I'll take a gray card to work tomorrow. The shots were, iirc, 1/40 @ f18. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- 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: Macro -- got it
Colin, *both* shots have a quite distinct greenish cast. Are you shooting a grey card and doing WB correction? The simplest, fastest and cheapest solution. The 50/2.8 wins that shootout hands-down. Nice detail! Not just your little black spots, but the entire image is clearer. At what aperture were these shot? On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 3:36 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > > There was a locally-available A50/2.8 macro in excellent condition for $180. > A quick shot for these results: > > With the kit 18-55 zoom > http://brendemuehl.net/images/macro/part1z.jpg > > With the A50/2.8 macro > http://brendemuehl.net/images/macro/part1m.jpg > > It's a simple item shot, but what stood out to me was two things: > 1) Down in front of the item are a couple little black spots. > They are much more distinct in the macro shot, as they should be. > 2) The kit lens shot has a green color cast. > I've been wondering about the results this week and was blaming my > Samsung display as things did not look quite so greenish on the laptop. > But there was still a difference. This proves to me that the issue is > the lens and not the screen or the lighting. > > I went and got this without asking. If the boss balks, then I'll keep it. > It's such a nice lens. > > Sincerely, > > Collin Brendemuehl > "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" > -- Jim Elliott -- -bmw -- 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: Macro recommendation
Yes, I was talking about the A200mm F4 macro. A friend of mine has one. He has not been on the list for a while. Ann knows him ang I think Paul also knows him. --- On Wed, 2/15/12, Paul Stenquist wrote: > From: Paul Stenquist > Subject: Re: Macro recommendation > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 10:05 PM > I suspect Mary was referring to the > A*200/4 macro, a very good but very pricey and rare lens. > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/tele/A200f4-Macro.html > On Feb 15, 2012, at 9:49 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > > > Mary, > > The A200/4 is a nice enough lens, but not really a > macro. > > Minimum focusing distance is 1.9 meters. (see Boz's > site below) > > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/tele/A200f4.html > > Regards, Bob S. > > > > On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 7:52 PM, mary pitrone > wrote: > >> What about the 200mm F4 A lens > >> > >> --- On Wed, 2/15/12, JC O'Connell > wrote: > >> > >>> From: JC O'Connell > >>> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation > >>> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" > >>> Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:07 PM > >>> I forgot to mention I preferred the > >>> early version with > >>> 49mm filter threads due to better build > quality. It's built > >>> like > >>> a precision tank. The later version with 55mm > threads is > >>> more > >>> "plastic feeling" and lighter. > >>> > >>> - > >>> J.C.O'Connell > >>> hifis...@gate.net > >>> - > >>> > >>> -Original Message- > >>> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net > >>> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] > >>> On Behalf Of JC > >>> OCONNELL > >>> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:05 PM > >>> To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > >>> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation > >>> > >>> Ive owned both versions of the tamron adaptall2 > 90mm/2.5 > >>> macro and they are both superb lenses if you > can live with > >>> the long focal length on aps-c. > >>> > >>> - > >>> J.C.O'Connell > >>> hifis...@gate.net > >>> - > >>> > >>> -Original Message- > >>> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net > >>> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] > >>> On Behalf Of > >>> knarftheria...@gmail.com > >>> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:48 PM > >>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > >>> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation > >>> > >>> I have the manual focus Tamron 90mm (adaptall) > and I agree > >>> with you. > >>> > >>> Cheers, > >>> frank > >>> > >>> "What can be asserted without proof can be > dismissed without > >>> proof." -- > >>> Christopher Hitchens > >>> > >>> --- Original Message --- > >>> > >>> From: Brian Walters > >>> Sent: February 14, 2012 2/14/12 > >>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > >>> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation > >>> > >>> Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : > >>> > >>>> While almost everything that I'm shooting > looks great > >>> with just the 18-55 > >>>> there are some small items which would look > much better > >>> with a macro lens. > >>>> Small bearings come out just "ok" but we > want a little > >>> bit of improvement. > >>>> I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 > macro just to > >>> see how well it > >>>> performs. > >>>> Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. > >>>> But what are some other options that you > think I should > >>> consider? > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> Whenever this sort of question arises, someone > always > >>> recommends the > >>> Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with > tradition.? > >>> > >>> I have a copy of the first manual focus > version. It's > >>> been a valuable > >>> workhorse for me for well over 20 years. > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- &
Re: Macro recommendation
Sorry, I missed it being the A200/4 Macro. That is a really expensive lens! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 9:05 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I suspect Mary was referring to the A*200/4 macro, a very good but very > pricey and rare lens. > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/tele/A200f4-Macro.html > On Feb 15, 2012, at 9:49 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > >> Mary, >> The A200/4 is a nice enough lens, but not really a macro. >> Minimum focusing distance is 1.9 meters. (see Boz's site below) >> http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/tele/A200f4.html >> Regards, Bob S. >> >> On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 7:52 PM, mary pitrone wrote: >>> What about the 200mm F4 A lens >>> >>> --- On Wed, 2/15/12, JC O'Connell wrote: >>> >>>> From: JC O'Connell >>>> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation >>>> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" >>>> Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:07 PM >>>> I forgot to mention I preferred the >>>> early version with >>>> 49mm filter threads due to better build quality. It's built >>>> like >>>> a precision tank. The later version with 55mm threads is >>>> more >>>> "plastic feeling" and lighter. >>>> >>>> - >>>> J.C.O'Connell >>>> hifis...@gate.net >>>> - >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >>>> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] >>>> On Behalf Of JC >>>> OCONNELL >>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:05 PM >>>> To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' >>>> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation >>>> >>>> Ive owned both versions of the tamron adaptall2 90mm/2.5 >>>> macro and they are both superb lenses if you can live with >>>> the long focal length on aps-c. >>>> >>>> - >>>> J.C.O'Connell >>>> hifis...@gate.net >>>> - >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >>>> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] >>>> On Behalf Of >>>> knarftheria...@gmail.com >>>> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:48 PM >>>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >>>> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation >>>> >>>> I have the manual focus Tamron 90mm (adaptall) and I agree >>>> with you. >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> frank >>>> >>>> "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without >>>> proof." -- >>>> Christopher Hitchens >>>> >>>> --- Original Message --- >>>> >>>> From: Brian Walters >>>> Sent: February 14, 2012 2/14/12 >>>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >>>> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation >>>> >>>> Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : >>>> >>>>> While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great >>>> with just the 18-55 >>>>> there are some small items which would look much better >>>> with a macro lens. >>>>> Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little >>>> bit of improvement. >>>>> I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to >>>> see how well it >>>>> performs. >>>>> Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >>>>> But what are some other options that you think I should >>>> consider? >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always >>>> recommends the >>>> Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? >>>> >>>> I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's >>>> been a valuable >>>> workhorse for me for well over 20 years. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Cheers >>>> >>>> Brian >>>> >>>> ++ >>>> Brian Walters >>>> Western Sydney Australia >>>> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ >>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman
Re: Macro recommendation
I suspect Mary was referring to the A*200/4 macro, a very good but very pricey and rare lens. http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/tele/A200f4-Macro.html On Feb 15, 2012, at 9:49 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Mary, > The A200/4 is a nice enough lens, but not really a macro. > Minimum focusing distance is 1.9 meters. (see Boz's site below) > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/tele/A200f4.html > Regards, Bob S. > > On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 7:52 PM, mary pitrone wrote: >> What about the 200mm F4 A lens >> >> --- On Wed, 2/15/12, JC O'Connell wrote: >> >>> From: JC O'Connell >>> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation >>> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" >>> Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:07 PM >>> I forgot to mention I preferred the >>> early version with >>> 49mm filter threads due to better build quality. It's built >>> like >>> a precision tank. The later version with 55mm threads is >>> more >>> "plastic feeling" and lighter. >>> >>> - >>> J.C.O'Connell >>> hifis...@gate.net >>> --------- >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >>> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] >>> On Behalf Of JC >>> OCONNELL >>> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:05 PM >>> To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' >>> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation >>> >>> Ive owned both versions of the tamron adaptall2 90mm/2.5 >>> macro and they are both superb lenses if you can live with >>> the long focal length on aps-c. >>> >>> - >>> J.C.O'Connell >>> hifis...@gate.net >>> - >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >>> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] >>> On Behalf Of >>> knarftheria...@gmail.com >>> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:48 PM >>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >>> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation >>> >>> I have the manual focus Tamron 90mm (adaptall) and I agree >>> with you. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> frank >>> >>> "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without >>> proof." -- >>> Christopher Hitchens >>> >>> --- Original Message --- >>> >>> From: Brian Walters >>> Sent: February 14, 2012 2/14/12 >>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >>> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation >>> >>> Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : >>> >>>> While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great >>> with just the 18-55 >>>> there are some small items which would look much better >>> with a macro lens. >>>> Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little >>> bit of improvement. >>>> I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to >>> see how well it >>>> performs. >>>> Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >>>> But what are some other options that you think I should >>> consider? >>>> >>> >>> >>> Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always >>> recommends the >>> Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? >>> >>> I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's >>> been a valuable >>> workhorse for me for well over 20 years. >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Cheers >>> >>> Brian >>> >>> ++ >>> Brian Walters >>> Western Sydney Australia >>> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >>> >> >> -- >> 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. -- 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: Macro recommendation
Mary, The A200/4 is a nice enough lens, but not really a macro. Minimum focusing distance is 1.9 meters. (see Boz's site below) http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/tele/A200f4.html Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 7:52 PM, mary pitrone wrote: > What about the 200mm F4 A lens > > --- On Wed, 2/15/12, JC O'Connell wrote: > >> From: JC O'Connell >> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation >> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" >> Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:07 PM >> I forgot to mention I preferred the >> early version with >> 49mm filter threads due to better build quality. It's built >> like >> a precision tank. The later version with 55mm threads is >> more >> "plastic feeling" and lighter. >> >> - >> J.C.O'Connell >> hifis...@gate.net >> - >> >> -Original Message- >> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] >> On Behalf Of JC >> OCONNELL >> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:05 PM >> To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' >> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation >> >> Ive owned both versions of the tamron adaptall2 90mm/2.5 >> macro and they are both superb lenses if you can live with >> the long focal length on aps-c. >> >> - >> J.C.O'Connell >> hifis...@gate.net >> - >> >> -Original Message- >> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] >> On Behalf Of >> knarftheria...@gmail.com >> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:48 PM >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation >> >> I have the manual focus Tamron 90mm (adaptall) and I agree >> with you. >> >> Cheers, >> frank >> >> "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without >> proof." -- >> Christopher Hitchens >> >> --- Original Message --- >> >> From: Brian Walters >> Sent: February 14, 2012 2/14/12 >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation >> >> Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : >> >> > While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great >> with just the 18-55 >> > there are some small items which would look much better >> with a macro lens. >> > Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little >> bit of improvement. >> > I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to >> see how well it >> > performs. >> > Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >> > But what are some other options that you think I should >> consider? >> > >> >> >> Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always >> recommends the >> Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? >> >> I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's >> been a valuable >> workhorse for me for well over 20 years. >> >> >> >> -- >> Cheers >> >> Brian >> >> ++ >> Brian Walters >> Western Sydney Australia >> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ >> >> >> -- >> 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. >> >> >> -- >> 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. >> > > -- > 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: Macro recommendation
That's a $2,000 lens. I think CB said he couldn't afford to spend a lot on this. On Feb 15, 2012, at 8:52 PM, mary pitrone wrote: > What about the 200mm F4 A lens > > --- On Wed, 2/15/12, JC O'Connell wrote: > >> From: JC O'Connell >> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation >> To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" >> Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:07 PM >> I forgot to mention I preferred the >> early version with >> 49mm filter threads due to better build quality. It's built >> like >> a precision tank. The later version with 55mm threads is >> more >> "plastic feeling" and lighter. >> >> - >> J.C.O'Connell >> hifis...@gate.net >> - >> >> -Original Message- >> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] >> On Behalf Of JC >> OCONNELL >> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:05 PM >> To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' >> Subject: RE: Macro recommendation >> >> Ive owned both versions of the tamron adaptall2 90mm/2.5 >> macro and they are both superb lenses if you can live with >> the long focal length on aps-c. >> >> - >> J.C.O'Connell >> hifis...@gate.net >> - >> >> -Original Message- >> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net >> [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] >> On Behalf Of >> knarftheria...@gmail.com >> Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:48 PM >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation >> >> I have the manual focus Tamron 90mm (adaptall) and I agree >> with you. >> >> Cheers, >> frank >> >> "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without >> proof." -- >> Christopher Hitchens >> >> --- Original Message --- >> >> From: Brian Walters >> Sent: February 14, 2012 2/14/12 >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Subject: Re: Macro recommendation >> >> Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : >> >>> While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great >> with just the 18-55 >>> there are some small items which would look much better >> with a macro lens. >>> Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little >> bit of improvement. >>> I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to >> see how well it >>> performs. >>> Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >>> But what are some other options that you think I should >> consider? >>> >> >> >> Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always >> recommends the >> Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? >> >> I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's >> been a valuable >> workhorse for me for well over 20 years. >> >> >> >> -- >> Cheers >> >> Brian >> >> ++ >> Brian Walters >> Western Sydney Australia >> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ >> >> >> -- >> 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. >> >> >> -- >> 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. >> > > -- > 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: Macro recommendation
What about the 200mm F4 A lens --- On Wed, 2/15/12, JC O'Connell wrote: > From: JC O'Connell > Subject: RE: Macro recommendation > To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" > Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 7:07 PM > I forgot to mention I preferred the > early version with > 49mm filter threads due to better build quality. It's built > like > a precision tank. The later version with 55mm threads is > more > "plastic feeling" and lighter. > > - > J.C.O'Connell > hifis...@gate.net > - > > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net > [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] > On Behalf Of JC > OCONNELL > Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:05 PM > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: RE: Macro recommendation > > Ive owned both versions of the tamron adaptall2 90mm/2.5 > macro and they are both superb lenses if you can live with > the long focal length on aps-c. > > - > J.C.O'Connell > hifis...@gate.net > - > > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net > [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] > On Behalf Of > knarftheria...@gmail.com > Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:48 PM > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Re: Macro recommendation > > I have the manual focus Tamron 90mm (adaptall) and I agree > with you. > > Cheers, > frank > > "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without > proof." -- > Christopher Hitchens > > --- Original Message --- > > From: Brian Walters > Sent: February 14, 2012 2/14/12 > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: Re: Macro recommendation > > Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : > > > While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great > with just the 18-55 > > there are some small items which would look much better > with a macro lens. > > Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little > bit of improvement. > > I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to > see how well it > > performs. > > Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. > > But what are some other options that you think I should > consider? > > > > > Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always > recommends the > Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? > > I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's > been a valuable > workhorse for me for well over 20 years. > > > > -- > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > > -- > 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. > > > -- > 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. > -- 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: Macro recommendation
I forgot to mention I preferred the early version with 49mm filter threads due to better build quality. It's built like a precision tank. The later version with 55mm threads is more "plastic feeling" and lighter. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of JC OCONNELL Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 4:05 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: Macro recommendation Ive owned both versions of the tamron adaptall2 90mm/2.5 macro and they are both superb lenses if you can live with the long focal length on aps-c. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:48 PM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: Macro recommendation I have the manual focus Tamron 90mm (adaptall) and I agree with you. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters Sent: February 14, 2012 2/14/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: Macro recommendation Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : > While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 > there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. > Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. > I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it > performs. > Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. > But what are some other options that you think I should consider? > Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always recommends the Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's been a valuable workhorse for me for well over 20 years. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- 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. -- 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.
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Ive owned both versions of the tamron adaptall2 90mm/2.5 macro and they are both superb lenses if you can live with the long focal length on aps-c. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 2:48 PM To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: Macro recommendation I have the manual focus Tamron 90mm (adaptall) and I agree with you. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters Sent: February 14, 2012 2/14/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: Macro recommendation Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : > While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 > there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. > Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. > I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it > performs. > Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. > But what are some other options that you think I should consider? > Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always recommends the Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's been a valuable workhorse for me for well over 20 years. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- 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. -- 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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I have the manual focus Tamron 90mm (adaptall) and I agree with you. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters Sent: February 14, 2012 2/14/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Re: Macro recommendation Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : > While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 > there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. > Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. > I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it > performs. > Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. > But what are some other options that you think I should consider? > Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always recommends the Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's been a valuable workhorse for me for well over 20 years. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- 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.
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I bought the D FA 50 f2.8 macro a few years back and it does a very nice job for me. had to have the lens and K10D set up, but seems fine on the K-5 Dave On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 2:07 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 > there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. > Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. > I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it performs. > Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. > But what are some other options that you think I should consider? > > Sincerely, > > Collin Brendemuehl > "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" > -- Jim Elliott > > > > > > > -- > 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. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- 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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On 2/14/2012 2:07 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it performs. Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. But what are some other options that you think I should consider? I'd go with the A 50 f2.8. You don't specify which of the 28-80 lenses you have and none of them were particularly macro. Most only focus close enough to give a 1:4 magnification. The 50 is designed to be at it's best at close focusing distances, the zooms are most likely not.. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- 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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On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:31 PM, JC OCONNELL wrote: > Thanks for reminding me, I forgot to mention the recommended A35-70/4 > is dirt cheap, under $90 most of the time on ebay. I also forgot to > mention it operates just like a true macro lens at 70mm, just turn the > focus ring from infinity all the way to maximum macro without having to > engage any macro switches, pushbuttons, or rings. I think that this may be one of the most overlooked Pentax lenses. I think most people see 35-70mm and think of the f3.5-4.5. The constant aperture f4 is a whole 'nuther animal. Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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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Thanks for reminding me, I forgot to mention the recommended A35-70/4 is dirt cheap, under $90 most of the time on ebay. I also forgot to mention it operates just like a true macro lens at 70mm, just turn the focus ring from infinity all the way to maximum macro without having to engage any macro switches, pushbuttons, or rings. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rob Studdert Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 9:16 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Macro recommendation On 15 February 2012 12:08, JC OCONNELL wrote: > I know of a good sleeper for macro. Its the A35-70/4 zoom ( not to be > confused with the lame A35-70/3.5-4.5 zoom). Its full macro range > at 70mm which is a good focal length on aps digital. Sharp, contrasty, > and nearly zero geometric distortion. And at 70mm there are virtually > no other lenses out there in macro range. Except of course for the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro which by many accounts is quite exceptional though relatively costly. FF performance http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/559-sigma70ff28eosff -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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.
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On 15 February 2012 12:08, JC OCONNELL wrote: > I know of a good sleeper for macro. Its the A35-70/4 zoom ( not to be > confused with the lame A35-70/3.5-4.5 zoom). Its full macro range > at 70mm which is a good focal length on aps digital. Sharp, contrasty, > and nearly zero geometric distortion. And at 70mm there are virtually > no other lenses out there in macro range. Except of course for the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro which by many accounts is quite exceptional though relatively costly. FF performance http://www.photozone.de/canon_eos_ff/559-sigma70ff28eosff -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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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I know of a good sleeper for macro. Its the A35-70/4 zoom ( not to be confused with the lame A35-70/3.5-4.5 zoom). Its full macro range at 70mm which is a good focal length on aps digital. Sharp, contrasty, and nearly zero geometric distortion. And at 70mm there are virtually no other lenses out there in macro range. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of kwal...@peoplepc.com Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 7:34 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Macro recommendation .Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. What kind of improvement is sought ? Larger image? Sharper image etc. I shot thousands of 'macro' images with my 28-80 Pentax F Zoom Macro and alot of those were blown up big for trial exhibits. I've always felt it is a very good lens for this kind of work and can still be had cheaply. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Collin Brendemuehl" Subject: Macro recommendation > While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 > there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. > Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. > I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it > performs. > Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. > But what are some other options that you think I should consider? > > Sincerely, > > Collin Brendemuehl > "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" > -- Jim Elliott -- 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.
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.Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. What kind of improvement is sought ? Larger image? Sharper image etc. I shot thousands of 'macro' images with my 28-80 Pentax F Zoom Macro and alot of those were blown up big for trial exhibits. I've always felt it is a very good lens for this kind of work and can still be had cheaply. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Collin Brendemuehl" Subject: Macro recommendation While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it performs. Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. But what are some other options that you think I should consider? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- 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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On 2/14/2012 2:07 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it performs. Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. But what are some other options that you think I should consider? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott The 18-55 is not too bad for close focusing, so it sounds like you need to get into a dedicated macro lens. I'd look at a 90 - 100 ish macro lens - Pentax (of course) is excellent but there are a lot of good offerings from the 3rd parties. I've heard good things about Tamrons, Vivitar S1, Sigma EX, etc. I have a Kiron 105 that is great and a Pentax D-FA that is also excellent. For macro work in the studio I prefer a longer focal length in order to get a bit more working room. If you get into serious magnification you don't have much room between a shorter lens and the subject, and that can make it difficult to get the lighting exactly as you want it. Evenwith a 100mm lens, you can wind up with only a few inches of working room. MCC -- 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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I like a slightly longer macro -- a 90 or 100 at least-- because camera and lens are less likely to get in the way of your light. I use a Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5, first version. It will do 1:2 on its own or 1:1 with its supplied optical adapter. I found mine for a bit more than $100, but they usually sell for a bit more than that. Paul On Feb 14, 2012, at 6:06 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Brian Walters > wrote: >> Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : >> >>> While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 >>> there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. >>> Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. >>> I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it >>> performs. >>> Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >>> But what are some other options that you think I should consider? >> >> >> Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always recommends the Tamron >> 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? >> >> I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's been a valuable >> workhorse for me for well over 20 years. > > Also usually at about this point in a discussion such as this, I would > mention the DA 35/2.8 Macro Ltd, and how it's sharp enough to shave > with, but not this time. I think I'll just break with tradition. > > -- > -bmw > > -- > 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.
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On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : > >> While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 >> there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. >> Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. >> I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it >> performs. >> Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >> But what are some other options that you think I should consider? > > > Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always recommends the Tamron > 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? > > I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's been a valuable > workhorse for me for well over 20 years. Also usually at about this point in a discussion such as this, I would mention the DA 35/2.8 Macro Ltd, and how it's sharp enough to shave with, but not this time. I think I'll just break with tradition. -- -bmw -- 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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On 15 February 2012 06:07, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 > there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. > Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. > I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it performs. > Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. > But what are some other options that you think I should consider? The A50/2.8 macro is a superb lens and well priced, the close working distance will not scare away your subjects nor make lighting problematic. If you are managing with the 18-55 then the A50/2.8 is probably a good option, I have used it extensively for the same style of photography that you are engaged in. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9304908/productshots.jpg -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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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Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it performs. Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. But what are some other options that you think I should consider? Whenever this sort of question arises, someone always recommends the Tamron 90mm f2.5. So why break with tradition.? I have a copy of the first manual focus version. It's been a valuable workhorse for me for well over 20 years. -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- 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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I'll second that vote. I use mine all the time when shooting beads & other small jewelry items, and it does a great job on those tiny specimens . I see them frequently at KEH... :) -c On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 3:18 PM, Tim Bray wrote: > I have the last-gen Pentax D-FA 100mm f2.8 (since superseded by the > "WR" version) and it does a fine macro. It also has the virtue of > being a WONDERFUL portrait lens. -T > > On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 12:16 PM, Mark Roberts > wrote: >> "Collin Brendemuehl" wrote: >> >>>While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 >>>there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. >>>Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. >>>I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it >>>performs. >>>Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >>>But what are some other options that you think I should consider? >> >> Look for some third-party manual focus macro lenses. In fact, one of >> the Vivitar 70-210 Series 1 zooms would be good if you don't need to >> go to 1:1 >> >> >> -- >> 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. -- 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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I have and use the A50/2.8 Macro a lot and its a superb lens with an ideal angle of view. the 100mm macros are often just too long. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Collin Brendemuehl Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 2:07 PM To: pdml Subject: Macro recommendation While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it performs. Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. But what are some other options that you think I should consider? Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose" -- Jim Elliott -- 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.
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I recommend Sigma EX 70mm f/2.8 without reservation. I shoot macros frequently and my other toy, Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.8, rarely leaves its box. The Sigma is also a nice portrait lens even on APS-C; plenty sharp wide open... Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun -- 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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I have the last-gen Pentax D-FA 100mm f2.8 (since superseded by the "WR" version) and it does a fine macro. It also has the virtue of being a WONDERFUL portrait lens. -T On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 12:16 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > "Collin Brendemuehl" wrote: > >>While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 >>there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. >>Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. >>I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it performs. >>Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >>But what are some other options that you think I should consider? > > Look for some third-party manual focus macro lenses. In fact, one of > the Vivitar 70-210 Series 1 zooms would be good if you don't need to > go to 1:1 > > > -- > 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.
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"Collin Brendemuehl" wrote: >While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 >there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. >Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. >I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it performs. >Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >But what are some other options that you think I should consider? Look for some third-party manual focus macro lenses. In fact, one of the Vivitar 70-210 Series 1 zooms would be good if you don't need to go to 1:1 -- 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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Raynox 150 on one of your primes. Or look around for a used adaptall macro Collin Brendemuehl wrote: >While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the >18-55 >there are some small items which would look much better with a macro >lens. >Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of >improvement. >I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it >performs. >Another option is the A50/2.8 macro. >But what are some other options that you think I should consider? > >Sincerely, > >Collin Brendemuehl >"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot >lose" >-- Jim Elliott > > > > > > >-- >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. -- Sent from my Android phone with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- 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: Macro recommendation
You may be surprised by the macro on the little Pentax-F 35-70mm, which you may already have, and if you don't you may find one in a ditch on the way home. Very common, very inexpensive, very under-rated IMHO. If you need to get closer than that, the Takumar 50mm f4 (or one of it's later incarnations) would probably fit the bill nicely - goes to 1:2. Or, if work is paying for it, tell them nothing but the Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro will do. : ) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
Pentax also made one in K mount.
http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/short-tele/K100f4-Bellows.html
On 6/4/2010 1:31 PM, Ken Waller wrote:
What you really want is a lens optimized to have a flat depth of
field. Pentax made one - a 100mm for a screw mount.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
- Original Message - From: "J.C. O'Connell"
Subject: RE: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
using a "regular" 50mm might work, but not as well
as a dedicated macro bellows lens will work. Another
low cost but high performance solution is to use a enlarging lens via
adapter. Those are similar to a macro bellows lens.
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From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf
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Maas
Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 12:53 PM
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Subject: Re: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Bruce Walker
wrote:
Just had to share this apparent gem.
Kirk Tuck in his blog points out a great macro bellows deal, a
Fotodiox for $49.95 US at Amazon.
He has tested it (on Canon) and found it to be as advertised, tough
and accurate.
Kirk's blog entry: http://is.gd/cCu8R
A link to the Pentax flavour of it at Amazon.com is:
http://is.gd/cCuc9
I think even I can afford this! The only showstopper for me is that
my only macro lens is a DA Ltd and as such has no aperture ring. I'd
have to try the reversing ring trick with my old SMC 50mm or rummage
around for a deal on an old macro.
Has anyone here tried one out by any chance?
-bmw
I haven't tried that particular one, but I've used bellows before.
Note you
can use a regular 50mm on it, no need for a macro lens as the Bellows
will
provide plenty of extension (my current bellows gets 2:1 magnification
with
a 50mm lens).
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Re: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
On Fri, Jun 04, 2010 at 01:26:42PM -0400, Adam Maas wrote: > On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 1:17 PM, Christian Skofteland > wrote: > > > > F0 eh? wow! I want a 50mm F0 lens too! > > > > -- > > > > Christian > > f0 is what EOS bodies read out with no lens communication. > -- H, I'll have to check that. I have used a lot of screw mount lenses on the 20D and don't recall seeing "F0", but I may just not have noticed as I'm not looking for aperture info anyway when using those lenses... -- Christian - http://404notfound.blogspot.com http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
On Fri, Jun 04, 2010 at 01:31:10PM -0400, Ken Waller wrote: > What you really want is a lens optimized to have a flat depth of > field. Pentax made one - a 100mm for a screw mount. > I had the 100/4 bellows lens in K mount. sweet lens on the auto Bellows and also worked well reversed on a 200/4 for 2x macro. -- Christian - http://404notfound.blogspot.com http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
Flat field of focus to be exact, which is a common design feature of macro lenses, not specific to bellows macros. What's unique about bellows macros is that they are short barrel lenses and require a bellows to hit infinity in most configurations. Pentax made one, Nikon made a couple and Olympus made about 4, including a 20mm f2. -Adam On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 1:31 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > What you really want is a lens optimized to have a flat depth of field. > Pentax made one - a 100mm for a screw mount. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "J.C. O'Connell" > Subject: RE: Macro bellows: fifty bucks! > > > using a "regular" 50mm might work, but not as well > as a dedicated macro bellows lens will work. Another > low cost but high performance solution is to use a enlarging lens via > adapter. Those are similar to a macro bellows lens. > > -- > J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) > Join the CD PLAYER & DISC Discussions : > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ > http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ > > > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Adam > Maas > Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 12:53 PM > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: Re: Macro bellows: fifty bucks! > > > On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Bruce Walker > wrote: >> >> Just had to share this apparent gem. >> >> Kirk Tuck in his blog points out a great macro bellows deal, a >> Fotodiox for $49.95 US at Amazon. >> >> He has tested it (on Canon) and found it to be as advertised, tough >> and accurate. >> >> Kirk's blog entry: http://is.gd/cCu8R >> >> A link to the Pentax flavour of it at Amazon.com is: >> http://is.gd/cCuc9 >> >> I think even I can afford this! The only showstopper for me is that >> my only macro lens is a DA Ltd and as such has no aperture ring. I'd >> have to try the reversing ring trick with my old SMC 50mm or rummage >> around for a deal on an old macro. >> >> Has anyone here tried one out by any chance? >> >> -bmw >> > > I haven't tried that particular one, but I've used bellows before. Note you > can use a regular 50mm on it, no need for a macro lens as the Bellows will > provide plenty of extension (my current bellows gets 2:1 magnification with > a 50mm lens). > > -- > M. Adam Maas > http://www.mawz.ca > Explorations of the City Around Us. > > > > -- > 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. > -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
What you really want is a lens optimized to have a flat depth of field. Pentax made one - a 100mm for a screw mount. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "J.C. O'Connell" Subject: RE: Macro bellows: fifty bucks! using a "regular" 50mm might work, but not as well as a dedicated macro bellows lens will work. Another low cost but high performance solution is to use a enlarging lens via adapter. Those are similar to a macro bellows lens. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER & DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 12:53 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Macro bellows: fifty bucks! On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: Just had to share this apparent gem. Kirk Tuck in his blog points out a great macro bellows deal, a Fotodiox for $49.95 US at Amazon. He has tested it (on Canon) and found it to be as advertised, tough and accurate. Kirk's blog entry: http://is.gd/cCu8R A link to the Pentax flavour of it at Amazon.com is: http://is.gd/cCuc9 I think even I can afford this! The only showstopper for me is that my only macro lens is a DA Ltd and as such has no aperture ring. I'd have to try the reversing ring trick with my old SMC 50mm or rummage around for a deal on an old macro. Has anyone here tried one out by any chance? -bmw I haven't tried that particular one, but I've used bellows before. Note you can use a regular 50mm on it, no need for a macro lens as the Bellows will provide plenty of extension (my current bellows gets 2:1 magnification with a 50mm lens). -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
2010/6/4 eckinator : > 2010/6/4 Adam Maas : >> >> f0 is what EOS bodies read out with no lens communication. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-Zero > goes to show how damn fast them pesky Canons are... -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
2010/6/4 Adam Maas : > > f0 is what EOS bodies read out with no lens communication. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-Zero -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
Macro lenses are better for this use as JCO notes, and enlarging lenses are also good choices, but you can use non-macro lenses too. -Adam On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 1:14 PM, eckinator wrote: > With a bellows you don't need a macro lens. A basic bellows like that > one without aperture transmission is nothing more than an adjustable > length extension tube but heavier. The helix drive Pentax ones are > great but hard to come by. Alternatively, I still have two Novoflex > bellows with aperture transmission for sale that I was too lazy to put > up on eBay. EUR 100 for the better one, USD 100 for the older. > Shipping on top. Contact me offlist if you are interested. > Cheers > Ecke > > 2010/6/4 Bruce Walker : >> Just had to share this apparent gem. >> >> Kirk Tuck in his blog points out a great macro bellows deal, a Fotodiox for >> $49.95 US at Amazon. >> >> He has tested it (on Canon) and found it to be as advertised, tough and >> accurate. >> >> Kirk's blog entry: http://is.gd/cCu8R >> >> A link to the Pentax flavour of it at Amazon.com is: >> http://is.gd/cCuc9 >> >> I think even I can afford this! The only showstopper for me is that my only >> macro lens is a DA Ltd and as such has no aperture ring. I'd have to try >> the reversing ring trick with my old SMC 50mm or rummage around for a deal >> on an old macro. >> >> Has anyone here tried one out by any chance? >> >> -bmw >> >> -- >> 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. > -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 1:17 PM, Christian Skofteland wrote: > On Fri, Jun 04, 2010 at 11:34:45AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: >> Just had to share this apparent gem. >> >> Kirk Tuck in his blog points out a great macro bellows deal, a >> Fotodiox for $49.95 US at Amazon. >> >> He has tested it (on Canon) and found it to be as advertised, tough >> and accurate. >> >> Kirk's blog entry: http://is.gd/cCu8R >> >> A link to the Pentax flavour of it at Amazon.com is: >> http://is.gd/cCuc9 >> >> I think even I can afford this! The only showstopper for me is that >> my only macro lens is a DA Ltd and as such has no aperture ring. >> I'd have to try the reversing ring trick with my old SMC 50mm or >> rummage around for a deal on an old macro. >> >> Has anyone here tried one out by any chance? >> > > From the review of the EOS version: > "Because there are no electronic connections in the bellows to communicate > between the digital camera and the lens it is impossible to use automatic > focus or to set your aperture. This is something that was not mentioned in > the item description but is very important to know. Luckily I can focus > manually with my macro lens but I'm still stuck with the aperture at zero > when I would prefer to stop down to 22 or 32." > > F0 eh? wow! I want a 50mm F0 lens too! > > -- > > Christian f0 is what EOS bodies read out with no lens communication. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
2010/6/4 Christian Skofteland : > > F0 eh? wow! I want a 50mm F0 lens too! Just leave the cap on =) -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
On Fri, Jun 04, 2010 at 11:34:45AM -0400, Bruce Walker wrote: > Just had to share this apparent gem. > > Kirk Tuck in his blog points out a great macro bellows deal, a > Fotodiox for $49.95 US at Amazon. > > He has tested it (on Canon) and found it to be as advertised, tough > and accurate. > > Kirk's blog entry: http://is.gd/cCu8R > > A link to the Pentax flavour of it at Amazon.com is: > http://is.gd/cCuc9 > > I think even I can afford this! The only showstopper for me is that > my only macro lens is a DA Ltd and as such has no aperture ring. > I'd have to try the reversing ring trick with my old SMC 50mm or > rummage around for a deal on an old macro. > > Has anyone here tried one out by any chance? > >From the review of the EOS version: "Because there are no electronic connections in the bellows to communicate between the digital camera and the lens it is impossible to use automatic focus or to set your aperture. This is something that was not mentioned in the item description but is very important to know. Luckily I can focus manually with my macro lens but I'm still stuck with the aperture at zero when I would prefer to stop down to 22 or 32." F0 eh? wow! I want a 50mm F0 lens too! -- Christian - http://404notfound.blogspot.com http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
With a bellows you don't need a macro lens. A basic bellows like that one without aperture transmission is nothing more than an adjustable length extension tube but heavier. The helix drive Pentax ones are great but hard to come by. Alternatively, I still have two Novoflex bellows with aperture transmission for sale that I was too lazy to put up on eBay. EUR 100 for the better one, USD 100 for the older. Shipping on top. Contact me offlist if you are interested. Cheers Ecke 2010/6/4 Bruce Walker : > Just had to share this apparent gem. > > Kirk Tuck in his blog points out a great macro bellows deal, a Fotodiox for > $49.95 US at Amazon. > > He has tested it (on Canon) and found it to be as advertised, tough and > accurate. > > Kirk's blog entry: http://is.gd/cCu8R > > A link to the Pentax flavour of it at Amazon.com is: > http://is.gd/cCuc9 > > I think even I can afford this! The only showstopper for me is that my only > macro lens is a DA Ltd and as such has no aperture ring. I'd have to try > the reversing ring trick with my old SMC 50mm or rummage around for a deal > on an old macro. > > Has anyone here tried one out by any chance? > > -bmw > > -- > 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
using a "regular" 50mm might work, but not as well as a dedicated macro bellows lens will work. Another low cost but high performance solution is to use a enlarging lens via adapter. Those are similar to a macro bellows lens. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER & DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Adam Maas Sent: Friday, June 04, 2010 12:53 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Macro bellows: fifty bucks! On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Just had to share this apparent gem. > > Kirk Tuck in his blog points out a great macro bellows deal, a > Fotodiox for $49.95 US at Amazon. > > He has tested it (on Canon) and found it to be as advertised, tough > and accurate. > > Kirk's blog entry: http://is.gd/cCu8R > > A link to the Pentax flavour of it at Amazon.com is: > http://is.gd/cCuc9 > > I think even I can afford this! The only showstopper for me is that > my only macro lens is a DA Ltd and as such has no aperture ring. I'd > have to try the reversing ring trick with my old SMC 50mm or rummage > around for a deal on an old macro. > > Has anyone here tried one out by any chance? > > -bmw > I haven't tried that particular one, but I've used bellows before. Note you can use a regular 50mm on it, no need for a macro lens as the Bellows will provide plenty of extension (my current bellows gets 2:1 magnification with a 50mm lens). -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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: Macro bellows: fifty bucks!
On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Just had to share this apparent gem. > > Kirk Tuck in his blog points out a great macro bellows deal, a Fotodiox for > $49.95 US at Amazon. > > He has tested it (on Canon) and found it to be as advertised, tough and > accurate. > > Kirk's blog entry: http://is.gd/cCu8R > > A link to the Pentax flavour of it at Amazon.com is: > http://is.gd/cCuc9 > > I think even I can afford this! The only showstopper for me is that my only > macro lens is a DA Ltd and as such has no aperture ring. I'd have to try > the reversing ring trick with my old SMC 50mm or rummage around for a deal > on an old macro. > > Has anyone here tried one out by any chance? > > -bmw > I haven't tried that particular one, but I've used bellows before. Note you can use a regular 50mm on it, no need for a macro lens as the Bellows will provide plenty of extension (my current bellows gets 2:1 magnification with a 50mm lens). -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed.
Having asked the question and read the replies carefully, I've come to the conclusion that the DFA100mm f2.8 WR macro is the one I want. It is also one that far exceeds my current budget, so I have started to save for it. In the meantime, I've acquired some close up lenses, which have solved the immediate problem but are really not in any way a long term solution. Thanks again. Malcolm -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]
Just to clarify for those looking for the older Tamron 90mm f2.5 macro, it was available in 52B and a newer 52BB model (both sharing same optics). I have the 52B and think it would be a terrific lens at any price and is terrifically terrific for the money. The only negative is that (just like the legendary Bokina (Vivitar Series 1 90mm f2.5 Macro), which is Tokina made) you need an extension tube or matching teleconverter to get beyond 1:2. Darren Addy Kearney, NE -- "The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." ~ Dorothea Lange "98% of all cameras and lenses are sharper than 99% of all photographers." ~ Anonymous -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]
On Apr 29, 2010, at 10:40, Adam Maas wrote: > > In fact the Tamron 90 is somewhat legendary as a portrait lens. But > the AF on the AF version is so slow as to be useless for anything that > you can't reliably track in manual focus. Long focus throws are the > bane of AF performance and a requirement in macros. > I have the older 90mm 2.5 Tamron and it's a beautiful lens for concert photography too, due to that absolutely delicious focusing feel. Love love love. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http://www.facebook.com/charles.robinson -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]
On Apr 29, 2010, at 11:40 AM, Adam Maas wrote: > On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Sam L wrote: >> On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 9:40 AM, CheekyGeek wrote: >>> IMHO, autofocus on a macro lens is ridiculous. >>> The greatest value in macro lenses that I have seen is the Tamron SP >>> 90mm f2.5 (either 52B or 52BB). WHAT a lens for very little money. >>> You'll need the matched Tamron converter (or any good 7 element macro >>> converter) to reach 1:1. Alternately, use an extension tube. >> >> >> Could you also use a lens like the 90mm f2.5 for portraits? >> If so, autofocus becomes handy. >> >> I think I have seen posts where people use their ~ 90-105mm lenses for >> portraits, and I think those lenses were macros, but I could be >> mistaken. >> >> --- >> Sam >> > > In fact the Tamron 90 is somewhat legendary as a portrait lens. But > the AF on the AF version is so slow as to be useless for anything that > you can't reliably track in manual focus. Long focus throws are the > bane of AF performance and a requirement in macros. The first version of the 90/2.5 Vivitar Series 1 is a superb macro lens. It is likewise capable of 1:1 using the optical adapter that came with it. It's somewhat of a cult classic, so it can be pricey, but I've found them for less than $200. It's also a very substantial metal lens and quite heavy. Paul > > -- > M. Adam Maas > http://www.mawz.ca > Explorations of the City Around Us. > > -- > 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: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]
On 01/05/2010, William Robb wrote: > It has a very short throw fwithin normal picture taking distances, and from > the sounds of it a much shorter overall throw than the Voigtlander. It does the V125 has a three part telescoping mech, sounds inherently unstable but it's solid as a rock and focusing is actually easier at normal focus distances as the range isn't compressed as it is in the macro lenses with short focus throw. > The DA35/macro has been kinda glued to my K7 for a couple of weeks now. > It is a superb lens. Yeah it's a great lens though the CA can be tricky at times and it doesn't test all that well, it just seems to deliver the goods consistently. I've been using mine a lot too lately, the 31LTD has seen very little use. -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed.
- Original Message - From: "John Sessoms" Subject: Re: Macro lens recommendation needed. The A100/2.8 Macro is somewhat prone to picking up reflections off the sensor and sending them back as image forming light. It's a great lens in every other respect, so it is kind of annoying. Here's an example: http://is.gd/bOI9V Is that the kind of bluish smudge looking area in the center of the top section? I've not yet seen that in my photos. I'm not doubting you, I just have never seen it before. I'll keep an eye out for it in the future. The same. Watch out for bright subjects and/or backgrounds and it's fine, but put a window (or a white background) in the picture and very bad things can happen. William Robb -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed.
From: "William Robb" From: "John Sessoms" > > Is there any reason for that other than the long focus throw? > The A100/2.8 Macro is somewhat prone to picking up reflections off the sensor and sending them back as image forming light. It's a great lens in every other respect, so it is kind of annoying. Here's an example: http://is.gd/bOI9V Is that the kind of bluish smudge looking area in the center of the top section? I've not yet seen that in my photos. I'm not doubting you, I just have never seen it before. I'll keep an eye out for it in the future. -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]
- Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" Subject: Re: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%] My V125/2.5 has a 540 degree focus throw but I still use it for concert photography and everything else in between. The DA35/2.8 macro is fine as a general purpose AF lens too. I used my 100 Macro as a general purpose short tele until it became a longish tele via the magic of cropped sensor digital. It has a very short throw fwithin normal picture taking distances, and from the sounds of it a much shorter overall throw than the Voigtlander. The DA35/macro has been kinda glued to my K7 for a couple of weeks now. It is a superb lens. William Robb -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed.
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 12:24 PM, William Robb wrote: > The A100/2.8 Macro is somewhat prone to picking up reflections off the > sensor and sending them back as image forming light. I've had that same problem with a different imaging system. http://www.noao.edu/noao/noaodeep/ReductionOpt/Skyflat.html Unfortunately, we couldn't just send it off to KEH and pick up a Tamron instead. -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed.
- Original Message - From: "John Sessoms" Subject: Re: Macro lens recommendation needed. I expect that this is where a focus limiter would be useful. I just had a look at my A100/2.8 Macro (which is a lens I would not reccomend to anyone with a DSLR). Is there any reason for that other than the long focus throw? The A100/2.8 Macro is somewhat prone to picking up reflections off the sensor and sending them back as image forming light. It's a great lens in every other respect, so it is kind of annoying. Here's an example: http://is.gd/bOI9V William Robb -- 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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On 29 April 2010 23:40, CheekyGeek wrote: > IMHO, autofocus on a macro lens is ridiculous. In a lot of cases yes. Without quick shift yes. But when you are hanging in a precarious position using one hand to stop you from falling into the ocean and the other to hold the camera to your face, it tends to be quiet useful. Anything beyond 1:1 is manual focus only - in fact I use a set of bellows and Olympus lenses that gets me from about 1/4 life size to 16 time life size (though above 10 times it's getting a bit soft). I don't take it out in the field very often though. -- Leon -- 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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On Apr 30, 2010, at 10:24 AM, Adam Maas wrote: > Focus limiters help alot with prevent the lens from racking back and > forth through the entire focus throw, but you still end up with a lens > with an unusually long throw even over the limited range which results > in pedestrian AF speeds. You need to try the FA 100mm f/2.8 macro. 270 degrees gets you from infinity to 1:1. With the focus limiter on it stops after about 45 degrees (about 2ft. focus distance). The gearing from the AF screw to the barrel doesn't seem to be any different to any other lens and as a result it's the quickest AF lens I have. Dave -- 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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> Focus limiters help alot with prevent the lens from racking back and > forth through the entire focus throw, but you still end up with a lens > with an unusually long throw even over the limited range which results > in pedestrian AF speeds. > Adam A quote from the following test of the Pentax FA100/2.8: http://www.photozone.de/pentax/130-pentax-smc-fa-100mm-f28-macro-review--lab-test-report "The FA 100mm f/2.8 has no internal AF motor and relies on a slotted drive screw operated by the camera. It takes quite a while if you feel the need to AF from infinity towards 1:1 magnification. In other words - the AF is a bit lame, prone to hunting and fairly noisy. However, macro users often prefer manual focusing anyway and for mainstream applications you can take advantage of the focus limiter. When restricting the AF to a range between 0.6m-infinity the AF speed is actually very fast and leaves nothing to be desired here." The Tamron limiter restricts focus to 1.5m - Infinity, the AF speed is fast enough to capture moving subjects. John -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed.
I use a A50/2.8 for my product photos to good extent and with great performance. I also have the F100m/2.8 but it often too long for the job. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) -- 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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On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 2:40 PM, William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - From: "Adam Maas" > Subject: Re: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%] > > >> >> >> In fact the Tamron 90 is somewhat legendary as a portrait lens. But >> the AF on the AF version is so slow as to be useless for anything that >> you can't reliably track in manual focus. Long focus throws are the >> bane of AF performance and a requirement in macros. > > I expect that this is where a focus limiter would be useful. > I just had a look at my A100/2.8 Macro (which is a lens I would not > reccomend to anyone with a DSLR). > The focus throw is almost a full turn from infinity to closest focus, but > from infinity to 1 meter is perhaps 1/10 of that. > You don't get into the long throw part until you are also in the closer than > normal focus range. > I wonder if the Tamron doesn't have a slow gear train. > > William Robb Focus limiters help alot with prevent the lens from racking back and forth through the entire focus throw, but you still end up with a lens with an unusually long throw even over the limited range which results in pedestrian AF speeds. -Adam -- 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: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]
> I expect that this is where a focus limiter would be useful. > I just had a look at my A100/2.8 Macro (which is a lens I would not > reccomend to anyone with a DSLR). > The focus throw is almost a full turn from infinity to closest focus, but > from infinity to 1 meter is perhaps 1/10 of that. > You don't get into the long throw part until you are also in the closer than > normal focus range. > I wonder if the Tamron doesn't have a slow gear train. > William Robb Just under 1.5m - infinity = approx 1/4 turn. John -- 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.
