I've got the FA100 f2.8, and use it on the *ist D. I've yet to have
any problems with CA.
My favorite macro is the A 100/2.8. However, I've never used it on other
than film bodies. (Has anyone tried this critter on the *ist D or DS ?)
Fred
--- Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My favorite macro is the A 100/2.8. However, I've never used
it on other than film bodies. (Has anyone tried this critter
on the *ist
D or DS ?)
If it works as well as the A50/2.8 Macro, it will be a delight.
BTW:
The Pentax K Auto Extension Tube Set B
Now, with the *istDS, I found a Pentax-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro at a
reasonable price. It works well and has nice imaging qualities.
I also picked up a set of extension tubes which I'll use with. . .
I also have this lens. It's a good length on the IstD and since I like
short teles as a walk around
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From: Fred
Subject: Re: Which Macro lens do you like the most?
I've got the FA100 f2.8, and use it on the *ist D. I've yet to
have
any problems with CA.
My favorite macro is the A 100/2.8. However, I've never used it on
other
than film bodies. (Has anyone tried
I've got the FA100 f2.8, and use it on the *ist D. I've yet to have
any problems with CA.
All the macro shots here were made with this lens:
http://groups.msn.com/OzSavage/shoebox.msnw
Just my 0.02
Dave S
On Tue, 15 Feb 2005 20:38:21 + (GMT), Kostas Kavoussanakis
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On 2005-02-14 14:23, Chad wrote:
I'm looking to buy a macro lens, again. Used to have one but now
anymore. Long story. Which lens do you like to use most often for
macro pics, the 50mm or the 100mm? I lean a little towards the 50mm
since it will be cheaper, however, having the extra reach
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To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:38:49 -0500
Subject: Re: Which Macro lens do you like the most?
John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sounds good, I was only asking because I recently got the FA 135. I
Wow! Thanks for all the input guys. This is very useful. Helps a lot.
Way back in my grey matter I had a feeling around 100 mm would be the
sweat spot. I will be mainly be using the lens for plant/flower/bugs
on flower type of shots. I'll be shopping today for one. It would seem
by the comments
On Mon, 14 Feb 2005, John Forbes wrote:
If cost is a consideration, go for the M 100mm f4. If not, the F/FA 100mm
f2.8 is faster, possibly a fraction sharper, and the AF, whilst pointless
for macro, is useful if using the lens for non-macro purposes on an AF
camera.
I believe I have read
Got it, Thanks!
From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2005 20:38:21 + (GMT)
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Which Macro lens do you like the most?
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On 2005-02-15, at 21:38, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote:
I believe I have read here that the FA100/2.8 suffers from CA on the
digitals. Someone will surely correct me with vigour if denigrating a
fine (and expensive) lens.
Yes it does, but only at specific angles of view and in apertures range
about
I'm looking to buy a macro lens, again. Used to have one but now
anymore. Long story. Which lens do you like to use most often for
macro pics, the 50mm or the 100mm? I lean a little towards the 50mm
since it will be cheaper, however, having the extra reach might be
useful. I will be using the lens
Most people prefer the greater reach of the longer lens.
If cost is a consideration, go for the M 100mm f4. If not, the F/FA 100mm
f2.8 is faster, possibly a fraction sharper, and the AF, whilst pointless
for macro, is useful if using the lens for non-macro purposes on an AF
camera.
The
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From: Chad
Subject: Which Macro lens do you like the most?
I'm looking to buy a macro lens, again. Used to have one but now
anymore. Long story. Which lens do you like to use most often for
macro pics, the 50mm or the 100mm? I lean a little towards the 50mm
since
It depends upon what you are looking to photograph. A longer
lens will give you more working distance and better perspective
for three dimensional objects. A short lens will give you more
magnification with less extension, but DoF becomes razor thin
very very quickly and working distance
An A 100mm f/4 would be a nice lens to acquire...
Andre
I have the M 50/4 macro and the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 macro. I use the
Vivitar almost exclusively. It's a great lens and usually not very expensive.
Paul
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From: Chad
Subject: Which Macro lens do you like the most?
I'm looking to buy a macro lens, again
Now, with the *istDS, I found a Pentax-A 50mm f/2.8 Macro at a
reasonable price. It works well and has nice imaging qualities.
I also picked up a set of extension tubes which I'll use with
the FA135/2.8 for more 3D stuff
Are they AF extension tubes by any chance, just curious.
John
Correction; it's actually the A, not the M, that I have, and that is a
better bet for the DSLRs, though optically the same as the M.
John
On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 21:36:30 -, John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Most people prefer the greater reach of the longer lens.
If cost is a consideration,
: Re: Which Macro lens do you like the most?
Correction; it's actually the A, not the M, that I have, and that is a
better bet for the DSLRs, though optically the same as the M.
John
On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 21:36:30 -, John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Most people prefer the greater reach
On 14 Feb 2005 at 14:23, Chad wrote:
I'm looking to buy a macro lens, again. Used to have one but now
anymore. Long story. Which lens do you like to use most often for
macro pics, the 50mm or the 100mm? I lean a little towards the 50mm
since it will be cheaper, however, having the extra reach
Cassino Photography
Kalamazoo, MI
www.markcassino.com
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To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Monday, February 14, 2005 3:23 PM
Subject: Which Macro lens do you like the most?
I'm looking to buy a macro lens
--- John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Are they AF extension tubes by any chance, just curious.
No, they're Pentax' Pentax Auto Extension Tube Set B (12, 19
26mm): I believe they connect the lens' electronics to the body
for metering and diaphragm function but do not drive the AF.
I
An A 100mm f/4 would be a nice lens to acquire...
Andre
Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As others have said it really depends upon your intended use, reach isn't
always important and in most instances neither is the perspective difference
between different focal lengths at macro ranges. The 50mm lenses are great
value and the used market is
-0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: Which Macro lens do you like the most?
--- John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Are they AF extension tubes by any chance, just curious.
No, they're Pentax' Pentax Auto Extension Tube Set B (12, 19
26mm): I believe they connect the lens' electronics to the body
:23 PM
Subject: Which Macro lens do you like the most?
I'm looking to buy a macro lens, again. Used to have one but now
anymore. Long story. Which lens do you like to use most often for
macro pics, the 50mm or the 100mm? I lean a little towards the 50mm
since it will be cheaper, however, having
John Whittingham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sounds good, I was only asking because I recently got the FA 135. I used it
for the first time yesterday at a MAXXIM Supamoto race meeting locally (I
was close to the action) AF seems very fast and accurate, I'm looking forward
to picking up the
Soon as I get them back I'll get some scans done, where do you want 'em
photo.net?
John
John Whittingham
Technician
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From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 18:38:49 -0500
Subject: Re: Which Macro lens do
At 05:20 PM 14/02/2005, you wrote:
I'm looking to buy a macro lens, again. Used to have one but now
anymore. Long story. Which lens do you like to use most often for
macro pics, the 50mm or the 100mm?
I have the M50/4 and the FA100/3.5
I use them both, but I prefer the 100mm. This particular model
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