The only /true/ macro lens I own is the Vivitar Series 1 Flat Field
90-180mm. I don't think I've ever taken a "macro" photograph with it at
90mm. The longer the better I say, so I'd go for the D FA 50mm if that
were my only choice. However I think I'd actually be looking for an A
100mm f4.0, more affordable, and better manual focusing and longer.
Autofocus in Macro is over rated.
On 1/31/2011 5:36 PM, Glen Berry wrote:
I'm considering spending some money on a new macro lens. I used to
have an older Pentax 50mm f2.8 autofocus lens that was built like a
tank, and took very sharp photos. I bought it used at a local shop for
only about $100, which was a huge bargain! Unfortunately, that lens
got stolen along with the camera it was mounted on at the time. God,
how I wish the thieves had stolen my inexpensive kit lens instead! :)
Anyway, I'm currently shooting with a K100D, and I'm trying to decide
between getting one of these new macro lenses:
Pentax smc P-D FA 50mm f/2.8
Pentax SMCP-DA 35mm f/2.8
Are either of these lenses noticeably sharper than the other?
Which would you buy, especially if this were going to be your only
macro lens?
Are there any other macro lenses I should consider?
thanks,
Glen
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