On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 3:14 PM, steve harley <[email protected]> wrote: > On 2010-06-25 12:19 , CheekyGeek wrote: >> >> Regarding the original question, we should probably define our terms. >> What do YOU mean by "Macro". >> A lot of zooms have "macro" settings but only get you to 1:4 or 1:5. >> Are you needing 1:1? 1:2? > > good question, the refconverter idea has me thinking too ... > > i probably want at least 1:2; i'm now using a 16-45, which has a fairly > satisfying 1:4 for my current project -- cataloging my fairly large plant > collection; but in the process i'm learning more about identification, which > often means tiny details, and also i'm enjoying insects; in any case, i'm > often at minimum distance (which is about 4", rather than the "0.28m" (11") > stamped on the focus ring -- maybe the magnification is more than advertised > too? >
Focus distance is measured from the sensor plane, not the front of the lens. Your missing 7" is in the body and lens. -Adam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
