On 1 December 2012 14:18, Daniel J. Matyola <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote: > I want a versatile macro lens for my K-r, that would be suitable when > eventually I upgrade to a K-5 series or whatever comes along. Without > getting too exotic or pricey, I would like fairly wide max aperture > and good bokeh. I would use it mostly to shoot flowers, butterflies > and the like. If it could take decent images outside the macro range > as well, that would be a plus. > > What are others using? What moderately price lens would you recommend> > > TIA, Dan
Hi Dan. I've got a Sigma 50mm 2.8 MF macro. Got it on Ebay for under 30 quid. I've mostly used it for copying 35mm slides on a light box and it does a good job of that - but I can't comment on bokeh. If you could get one at that sort of price, it would be worth a punt. Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
