Pentax doesn't recommend the use of the f1.4 50mm lenses for macro
work. The f1.7 have flatter fields and are recommended.
jon carver wrote:
> Hi Ya'll,
> Haven't really been active lately but have found this list very helpful in
> the past.
>
> One of the things I absolutely love about my wee point-and-shoot is the macro
> mode but sometimes I'm without the PnS so I'm looking for suggestions on a
> macro kit for the DSLR. My current DSLR kit is a K10D, both DA* zooms, DA 70
> limited and the DA 40 limited (soon to be replaced with the 21). Anyway, I've
> been thinking of getting the FA 50/1.4 and a bellows so that I can start
> taking some macro shots with the big cam. One of the reasons I like this idea
> is that this kit would be dual purpose. The 50/1.4 seems like it would work
> well for macro *and* it would be nice to have at least one fast lens in the
> kit. However, I'd love to hear some other suggestions. I've noticed a 100 f/4
> seems to be a popular choice so I'd love to hear opinions on that lens. I'd
> also like to hear what some have to say about lighting products as well.
> Basically, I'm about to invest and would like to feel confident that I'm
> making the right choices.
> Thanks in advance,
> -jon
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