If a ring flash is a must, I'd go for the 140, I think. For the reasons Bob Walkden give.
However, there's a lot of nice things that can be done with ordinary flashes too. Take a look at Mark Cassino's site; http://www.markcassino.com/index.htm he's using a Z-1p with a A*200/4 macro and a AF500-FTZ. Personally, I prefer the AF400-T. I use a Z-1 and a FA100/2.8 macro. With the 100mm, the AF500-FTZ is too strong for my taste at 1:1, even at f/32. IMO, the 400-T is just right. Another advantage is that it comes with a bracket, so you don't have to do anything special to fit it to macro. Just tilt the rod forwards, and you're there. Besides, the 400-T can be used with TTL on all Pentax TTL-capable cameras. Even 645/645n. The only downside is that the 400-T is quite heavy. Best, Jostein http://oksne.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bolo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I've been considering getting a ringlight for closeup and macro > photography. The choices of Pentax equipment are the no-longer-made > AF-080C, and the newer AF-140C. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
