Dan, why not? Yes it can. I don't understand what's the problem.
As for Petapixel's comment, - it is strange by itself. Many lenses
are compatible with both crop sensor and full frame DSLRs, but may have
somewhat limited use on the full-frame cameras (smaller image circle,
vignetting, ...)
It's a similar situation here. And since Petapixel is just summarizing
information from the manufacturer's website, I suspect they do not have
much information of what is actually happening.
"Go to the source": http://www.venuslens.net/about/
Igor
Daniel J. Matyola Tue, 06 Jan 2015 05:56:35 -0800
"There is one strange thing about the lens though: it's compatible
with both crop sensor and full frame DSLRs, but you can only use it
for macro photography if you mount it to a full frame camera. Only
APS-C cameras can use it for both macro and everyday photography."
If this is true, it can't be used on the K-5 as claimed in the eBay
listing, can it?
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 8:46 AM, Igor PDML-StR <[email protected]> wrote:
Some PDMLers might have read about this new lens before, but I just
discovered and thought I'd share this information, as it might be of
interest some people here.
There is a new Venus 60/2.8 Ultra-Macro (up to 2:1) lens. As far as I
understand it has adjustable magnification. It's made in China.
Petapixel
has s brief description of it:
http://petapixel.com/2015/01/05/venus-60mm-f2-8-ultra-macro-worlds-first-21-magnification-lens-infinity-focus/
It is sold on ebay for $375 OBO:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Venus-60mm-f-2-8-2X-Ultra-Macro-Lens-2-1-Pentax-K-5-K-r-K-x-K-m-K-7-K20D-K110D-/191473268381?
(And it comes in various mounts: Pentax, Canon, Nikon, Sony Alpha).
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