Hi Pal, thanks for the info, i was actualy after info on A series 120/4 macro. Is this optically the same as the FA? except for the lack of AF of course.
Regards, Paul Jones ----- Original Message ----- From: "P�l Audun Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 7:13 PM Subject: Re: 120/4 Macro for 645 questions? > Paul wrote: > > > >Does any one have any experience with the 120 F4 A Macro for a 645? . I am > >wondering how it compares to say the FA100/2.8 for 35mm? Does the 120/4 go > >to 1:1? > > > The FA645 120/4 is one of the sharpest Pentax lenses ever made. It's truly > stunning; perhaps the only lens I've seen that's razor sharp at all apertures. > The only negative point with this lens is a somewhat harsh bokeh. It > doesn't really show up in macro situations but can be more annoying when > focusing on farther distances. This is a common phenomenon on many Macro > lenses. > It does indeed go to 1:1 but remember that 1:1 in MF forms indeed a smaller > part of the film area than for 35mm. > > >Also does any one have any experiece using 645 lenses on their 35mm? I > >assume there are no electrical contacts, but does the lense still > >automaticaly stop down? > > > This lens works indeed great on 35mm bodies. I've once did a shootout with > the 120 Macro and the A* 135/1.8. I posted the result on this forum. > Unfortunately, I cannot longer remember the exact outcome but I believe > that the 120 Macro was slightly sharper. > Only stop-down metering though.... > > P�l > - > 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 . - 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 .
