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 might be > useful. I will be using the lens on a digital and film bodies if it > makes a difference.
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 teeming with great macro lenses. I have a range of macro lenses but my most used is the A50/2.8, it's inexpensive, fast, very sharp and great to use but it can't magnify down to 1:1 without the aid of tubes. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
