Paul, I have the 90/2.5 macro, but no 1:1 adaptor, your welcome to borrow to give it a try. I've been quite happy with it.
Regards, Paul ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, July 15, 2002 10:32 AM Subject: Re: Tamron 90mm/2.5 macro > > I guess that Tamron took a different approach from Vivitar and > > Tokina for their "matched accessories", Jeff. Vivitar and Tokina, > > instead of going the "2X matched multiplier" route, went with a 1:1 > > matched adapter/extender" instead. The advantage/disadvantage is > > that the VS1 and AT-X 90/2.5 macro lenses are still 90mm lenses (and > > not 180mm lenses) when used with their "macro adapter" (Vivitar) or > > "macro extender" (Tokina). The good news is that they are still > > f/2.5 lenses even with their attachments. > > The nice thing about the matched multiplier is that I can also use it with > my SP 70-210/3.5-4, making it into a 140-420 zoom. > > Jeff > - > 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 .
