Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-12 Thread J.C. O'Connell
when working with live subjects, the extension of the lens barrel is not the issue as to whether they will be "scared off", what is key is the so called working distance and that is determined by the focal length of the lens. Longer lens focal length means greater working distance for a

Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-12 Thread J.C. O'Connell
I would warn those who own tokina at-x macro 90mm f2.5 lenses in pentax k mount that the sticky aperture problem I had occurred on a like new sample of the lens and there was no visible oil on the blades. my lens went from mint condition to unusable instantly. you might want to get rid of

Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-12 Thread Darren Addy
http://allphotolenses.com/lenses/item/c_356.html This lens is available under a wide variety of brands. I had the Panagor version. Didn’t like the long throw and the lens would get so long it would scare off the critter you were trying to focus on. (Obviously not an issue for subjects that don’t

Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-11 Thread J.C. O'Connell
One drawback of this new elicar lens is that since it has the helicoid to go to one to one magnification built in, its bulkier and heavier than the Bokina but built like a tank. jco On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 02:01:43 -0400, J.C. O'Connell wrote: I forgot to mention, this was a dental lens,

Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-11 Thread J.C. O'Connell
On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 09:08:25 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: That is also a great Macro lens. I also have the SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro, along with my FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8. I have a couple of zooms that are labeled as "macros," but they are no match for the prime macros. Yeah, Ive got/had

Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is also a great Macro lens. I also have the SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro, along with my FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8. I have a couple of zooms that are labeled as "macros," but they are no match for the prime macros. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at

Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-11 Thread J.C. O'Connell
On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 07:02:48 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I'm glad you were able to find such a great replacement for one of your favorite lenses. A good macro is a great thing to have. Thanks, I also have a SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro which is excellent for a more "normal" perspective or

Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I'm glad you were able to find such a great replacement for one of your favorite lenses. A good macro is a great thing to have. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > Already bought a replacement for my defunct

Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-11 Thread J.C. O'Connell
I forgot to mention, this was a dental lens, but whats in a name? heres a couple pix of the lens itself: https://www.jchriso.com/temp/elicarsm.jpg https://www.jchriso.com/temp/elicarlg.jpg jco On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 01:49:40 -0400, Alan C wrote: The lens is great, so is your music! Alan C

Re: Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-10 Thread Alan C
The lens is great, so is your music! Alan C On 11-Aug-18 07:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far, I'm very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its branded ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made

Dont miss my Bokina so much now

2018-08-10 Thread J.C. O'Connell
Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far, I'm very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its branded ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made in Japan by Komine. Its a KA mount, has nice multicoatings, and seems to be as sharp as the