That is also a great Macro lens. I also have the SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro, along with my FA 100 mm Macro F 2.8. I have a couple of zooms that are labeled as "macros," but they are no match for the prime macros.
Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 7:24 AM, J.C. O'Connell <[email protected]> wrote: > On Sat, 11 Aug 2018 07:02:48 -0400, Daniel J. Matyola < > [email protected]> wrote: > > I'm glad you were able to find such a great replacement for one of your >> favorite lenses. A good macro is a great thing to have. >> >> >> > Thanks, I also have a SMC-A 50mm f2.8 macro which is excellent for a more > "normal" perspective or larger objects in a tight space > jco > > > > > > > > > > > > Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >> >> On Sat, Aug 11, 2018 at 1:28 AM, J.C. O'Connell <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> Already bought a replacement for my defunct Bokina macro lens. So far, I'm >>> very satisfied with the performance, spec, and build quality. Its branded >>> ELICAR V-HQ MACRO MC 90mm F2.5 but supposedly its made in Japan by >>> Komine. >>> Its a KA mount, has nice multicoatings, and seems to be as sharp as the >>> Tokina was. >>> Whats better than the tokina, is this goes directly from infinity to 1:1, >>> whereas the tokina >>> required adding an adapter to go from 1:2 to 1:1. >>> >>> Heres a sample at f9 full size and a crop of full size. >>> >>> jco >>> >>> https://www.jchriso.com/temp/cases.jpg >>> >>> https://www.jchriso.com/temp/casescrop.jpg >>> >>> >>> >>> P.s. I got the lens off an ebay auction for #113 shipped. I call it a >>> poor >>> mans >>> SMCA 100mm F2.8 >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >>> >>> > > -- > J.C. O'Connell > [email protected] > ----------------------------------------------------- > Using Opera's mail client: http://www.opera.com/mail/ > > -- > 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. > -- 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.
