Although I have both the 50 and 100 f4 SMC MACRO-Takumars, I much prefer using the Pentax Autobellows unit and enlarging lenses. My current setup includes a 50mm Schneider, a 80mm Minolta rokkor-X, a 100mm Pro Raptar, and a 150mm Schneider all converted to M42 for the bellows. I like the 150 for good working distance when the perspective flattening isnt a problem. I only use the 50mm for 1:1 duplicating with the slide copier attachment. Sometimes I'll use the 80 or 100 when I want a more "normal" view. I have no favorite macro lens, I use all four for different things.
Second reason I prefer using a bellows over a barrel type macro lens is that the autobellows has a separate focussing rail which allows for setting up the whole thing with better balance and also allows you to focus without disturbing the magnification setting. JCO ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -----Original Message----- From: Ramesh Kumar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 11:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: what's your favorite Pentax macro? I have FA50mm & FA100mm macro. I favour the latter becuase its longer focal length helps in macro work. Ramesh --- Amita Guha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pentax glass experts, > > It looks like I might finally be able to buy a macro > lens soon. I was > wondering, what's your favorite Pentax (or other) > macro lens and why? It > could be AF or MF. > > Thanks, > Amita > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos: High-quality 4x6 digital prints for 25" http://photos.yahoo.com/ph/print_splash
