on 9/29/03 9:36 PM, Joel Hughes at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

> Hmmm..ok, I can understand that. What are the differences then between a
> (so called) 100mm and 200mm macro lens?
Yes - minimum focusing distance to subject - much longer in case of 200mm
macro lens - it helps not to scare living subjects (insects) and makes using
different kind of light (flash) easier too. More on you can read on Mark
Cassino page www.markcassino.com

> Are there any particular
> disadvantages to a 50mm lens & a x2 converter?
It is not as convenient to use and it is not as sharp as a "real" macro
lens.

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Regards
Sylwek


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