Having asked the question and read the replies carefully, I've come to the
conclusion that the DFA100mm f2.8 WR macro is the one I want. It is also one
that far exceeds my current budget, so I have started to save for it. In the
meantime, I've acquired some close up lenses, which have solved the
On Apr 29, 2010, at 10:40, Adam Maas wrote:
In fact the Tamron 90 is somewhat legendary as a portrait lens. But
the AF on the AF version is so slow as to be useless for anything that
you can't reliably track in manual focus. Long focus throws are the
bane of AF performance and a requirement
Just to clarify for those looking for the older Tamron 90mm f2.5
macro, it was available in 52B and a newer 52BB model (both sharing
same optics). I have the 52B and think it would be a terrific lens at
any price and is terrifically terrific for the money. The only
negative is that (just like the
On Apr 29, 2010, at 11:40 AM, Adam Maas wrote:
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 9:40 AM, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote:
IMHO, autofocus on a macro lens is ridiculous.
The greatest value in macro lenses that I have seen is
Focus limiters help alot with prevent the lens from racking back and
forth through the entire focus throw, but you still end up with a lens
with an unusually long throw even over the limited range which results
in pedestrian AF speeds.
Adam
A quote from the following test of the Pentax
On Apr 30, 2010, at 10:24 AM, Adam Maas wrote:
Focus limiters help alot with prevent the lens from racking back and
forth through the entire focus throw, but you still end up with a lens
with an unusually long throw even over the limited range which results
in pedestrian AF speeds.
You need
On 29 April 2010 23:40, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote:
IMHO, autofocus on a macro lens is ridiculous.
In a lot of cases yes. Without quick shift yes. But when you are
hanging in a precarious position using one hand to stop you from
falling into the ocean and the other to hold the
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From: John Sessoms
Subject: Re: Macro lens recommendation needed.
I expect that this is where a focus limiter would be useful.
I just had a look at my A100/2.8 Macro (which is a lens I would not
reccomend to anyone with a DSLR).
Is there any reason
On Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 12:24 PM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote:
The A100/2.8 Macro is somewhat prone to picking up reflections off the
sensor and sending them back as image forming light.
I've had that same problem with a different imaging system.
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From: Rob Studdert
Subject: Re: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]
My V125/2.5 has a 540 degree focus throw but I still use it for
concert photography and everything else in between. The DA35/2.8 macro
is fine as a general purpose AF
From: William Robb
From: John Sessoms
Is there any reason for that other than the long focus throw?
The A100/2.8 Macro is somewhat prone to picking up reflections off the
sensor and sending them back as image forming light.
It's a great lens in every other respect, so it is kind of
- Original Message -
From: John Sessoms
Subject: Re: Macro lens recommendation needed.
The A100/2.8 Macro is somewhat prone to picking up reflections off the
sensor and sending them back as image forming light.
It's a great lens in every other respect, so it is kind of annoying
On 01/05/2010, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote:
It has a very short throw fwithin normal picture taking distances, and from
the sounds of it a much shorter overall throw than the Voigtlander.
It does the V125 has a three part telescoping mech, sounds inherently
unstable but it's solid as a
On 29/04/2010, Malcolm Smith malcolmsmi...@btinternet.com wrote:
I'd sooner save up and get a lens I will be happy with, but are there any
alternatives that I should consider - and are there any comments about the
two lenses above?
I'd personally forget about the SMC F 35-80mm f4, if you want
2010/4/29 Malcolm Smith malcolmsmi...@btinternet.com:
I'd sooner save up and get a lens I will be happy with, but are there any
alternatives that I should consider - and are there any comments about the
two lenses above?
I just lrve my D FA 100. Great lens. Tack sharp and a good focus
On Apr 29, 2010, at 7:19 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote:
I'd sooner save up and get a lens I will be happy with, but are there any
alternatives that I should consider - and are there any comments about the
two lenses above?
The FA100mm f/2.8 macro is pretty good.
Dave
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SMCP FA 100/3.5 Macro (that I own) is pretty cheap and pretty good,
even way beyond good for the money. It is not easy to come by it,
however...
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 10:19 AM, Malcolm Smith
malcolmsmi...@btinternet.com wrote:
I'd like to acquire a decent AF macro lens, but as usual, there is
Hi Malcolm,
Nothing beats a dedicated macro lens. I've had a few and here are my comments.
Sigma 105 f2.8 EX macro. Very sharp. Quite well built. Nice wide
focusing ring making it nice to use. Very harsh bokeh which really
annoyed me. No quick shift focusing.
Pentax FA100 f2.8 macro. Very
Sigma 105 f2.8 EX macro. Very sharp. Quite well built. Nice wide
focusing ring making it nice to use. Very harsh bokeh which really
annoyed me. No quick shift focusing.
I'd totally agree with these comments, the harsh bokeh is a real negative with
the Sigma. I eventually sold mine and
Malcolm Smith malcolmsmi...@btinternet.com wrote:
I'd like to acquire a decent AF macro lens, but as usual, there is a limit
on funds.
If you can't hit any of the Pentax offerings, the Tamrons seem to be
universally acclaimed. As AF is not neccessarily an asset for this (they can
be
I have the Sigma 180 f3.5 EX. Very well built and sharp.
No complaints on the bokeh, seems pretty smooth to me.
Wendy
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 6:19 AM, Leon Altoff leon.alt...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi Malcolm,
Nothing beats a dedicated macro lens. I've had a few and here are my comments.
Sigma
If you're just looking for a stopgap, the F 35-70 3.5~4.5, is quite
capable and quite inexpensive. It's macro capability is only about a
1:3 reproduction ratio on the plus side it's close focus capability is
on the long end of it's range.
On 4/29/2010 3:19 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote:
I'd like
2010/4/29 P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com:
If you're just looking for a stopgap, the F 35-70 3.5~4.5, is quite capable
and quite inexpensive. It's macro capability is only about a 1:3
reproduction ratio on the plus side it's close focus capability is on the
long end of it's range.
My thanks to you all for the replies. A number of interesting points made
which I hadn't thought of (reproduction ratio being one) and I will now look
at the lenses individually, check availability, then look at my budget and
make a decision.
Malcolm
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IMHO, autofocus on a macro lens is ridiculous.
The greatest value in macro lenses that I have seen is the Tamron SP
90mm f2.5 (either 52B or 52BB). WHAT a lens for very little money.
You'll need the matched Tamron converter (or any good 7 element macro
converter) to reach 1:1. Alternately, use an
On 29/04/2010, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote:
IMHO, autofocus on a macro lens is ridiculous.
Assuming all it's used for is 1:1 macro, most offer far more than just
macro mag.
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On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 8:47 AM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote:
On 29/04/2010, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote:
IMHO, autofocus on a macro lens is ridiculous.
Assuming all it's used for is 1:1 macro, most offer far more than just
macro mag.
Yes. Lord knows it is virtually
I have the DAF 50 f2.8. Its a pretty decent macro lens., but i did
have to send it with my K10D to Pentax Canada to get it dialed in
Dave
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 3:19 AM, Malcolm Smith
malcolmsmi...@btinternet.com wrote:
I'd like to acquire a decent AF macro lens, but as usual, there is a limit
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 3:19 AM, Malcolm Smith
malcolmsmi...@btinternet.com wrote:
I'd like to acquire a decent AF macro lens, but as usual, there is a limit
on funds.
You probably get this all the time, so I apologize: are you The
Malcolm Smith (the motorcyclist, racer, On Any Sunday, etc)
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 9:40 AM, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote:
IMHO, autofocus on a macro lens is ridiculous.
The greatest value in macro lenses that I have seen is the Tamron SP
90mm f2.5 (either 52B or 52BB). WHAT a lens for very little money.
You'll need the matched Tamron
Hi Sam,
You probably get this all the time, so I apologize: are you The
Malcolm Smith (the motorcyclist, racer, On Any Sunday, etc) ?
(Sorry I have no advice for macros. I'm new hear and am listening to
the answer, though.)
I'd never heard of a motorcyclist with the same name and had to
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 10:57 AM, Malcolm Smith
malcolmsmi...@btinternet.com wrote:
Hi Sam,
You probably get this all the time, so I apologize: are you The
Malcolm Smith (the motorcyclist, racer, On Any Sunday, etc) ?
(Sorry I have no advice for macros. I'm new hear and am listening to
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Subject: Re: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]
IMHO, autofocus on a macro lens is ridiculous
I'm a bang for the buck kind of guy and I spent this past winter
wheeling dealing to accumulate some nice macro gear on the used
market.
I'm quite sure that the Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP A/M 1:1 Macro is a
GORGEOUS lens. However, with three daughter's weddings in two years'
time span, I have to
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote:
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 9:40 AM, CheekyGeek cheekyg...@gmail.com wrote:
IMHO, autofocus on a macro lens is ridiculous.
The greatest value in macro lenses that I have seen is the Tamron SP
90mm f2.5 (either 52B or 52BB). WHAT
Long focus throws are the
bane of AF performance and a requirement in macros.
BINGO
+1
Darren Addy
Kearney, NE
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98% of all cameras and lenses are
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On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Sam L samthegr...@gmail.com wrote
On Apr 29, 2010, at 12:19 AM, Malcolm Smith wrote:
I'd like to acquire a decent AF macro lens, but as usual, there is a
limit
on funds.
The SMC F 35-80mm f4 seems to be reasonable in cost, but from
reviews read
on the net, is a poor performer. The DFA 100mm f2.8 is about six
times more
- Original Message -
From: Adam Maas
Subject: Re: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]
In fact the Tamron 90 is somewhat legendary as a portrait lens. But
the AF on the AF version is so slow as to be useless for anything that
you can't reliably track
On 2010-04-29 06:10 , eckinator wrote:
Speaking of zooms, if 1:5 is enough, the DA* 16-50 will do just fine
if you go in close enough.
for that matter, the 16-45 does 1:4, and i've found it very satisfying
for close, not-quite-macro shots; it's not quite enough for insects, but
usually
From: William Robb
From: Adam Maas
In fact the Tamron 90 is somewhat legendary as a portrait lens. But
the AF on the AF version is so slow as to be useless for anything that
you can't reliably track in manual focus. Long focus throws are the
bane of AF performance and a requirement in
On 30/04/2010, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote:
I expect that this is where a focus limiter would be useful.
I just had a look at my A100/2.8 Macro (which is a lens I would not
reccomend to anyone with a DSLR).
The focus throw is almost a full turn from infinity to closest focus, but
I expect that this is where a focus limiter would be useful.
I just had a look at my A100/2.8 Macro (which is a lens I would not
reccomend to anyone with a DSLR).
The focus throw is almost a full turn from infinity to closest focus, but
from infinity to 1 meter is perhaps 1/10 of that.
You
On Thu, Apr 29, 2010 at 2:40 PM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote:
- Original Message - From: Adam Maas
Subject: Re: Macro lens recommendation needed. [Scanned][Spam score:8%]
In fact the Tamron 90 is somewhat legendary as a portrait lens. But
the AF on the AF version is so
I use a A50/2.8 for my product photos to
good extent and with great performance.
I also have the F100m/2.8 but it often
too long for the job.
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