Looking for Macro lens
Posted 12/08/2007 - 16:26
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I have the FA 100mm Macro and I think I can speak for anybody else that has this lens, I'm not parting with mine.
For info: I got it for £400 . . . together with the accompanying *istD and 2 X 2Gb Lexar Pro CF cards. One of my better bargains.
For info: I got it for £400 . . . together with the accompanying *istD and 2 X 2Gb Lexar Pro CF cards. One of my better bargains.
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Posted 12/08/2007 - 16:47
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Why not just get a new Tamron 90mm 1:2.8 Macro or a Sigma 105mm EX Macro?
They are £280 here in the UK, no idea about Australia.
I think they are better options than the current Pentax macro lenses as they offer a focus limiter.
They are £280 here in the UK, no idea about Australia.
I think they are better options than the current Pentax macro lenses as they offer a focus limiter.
Posted 12/08/2007 - 22:58
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If i want to buy the Sigma or the Pentax they retail here in Aust for around £350 very expensive, and they never come up on E-bay, I guess people don't want to part with them.
So you recommend the Sigma over the Pentax
So you recommend the Sigma over the Pentax
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 12/08/2007 - 23:06
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If I were you, I would look out for a Pentax F or FA 100mm 1:2.8 macro on Ebay. Or, if money is tight, get an M or A 100mm 1:4.
If you can't get a Pentax, the various flavours of the Tamron 90mm macro are very good.
G
If you can't get a Pentax, the various flavours of the Tamron 90mm macro are very good.
G
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Posted 13/08/2007 - 08:21
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Thats what i am trying to do George but they are very scarce in Aust. I have seen several on E-bay in the UK and the US so i think i will be buying from you guys. And your prices are lot more reasonable. I have come to the conclusion that you must have rocks in your head to buy lenses in retail stores in Australia, the prices are outrageously expensive.
So all my lens purchases will be international from now on.
So all my lens purchases will be international from now on.
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 13/08/2007 - 08:39
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So all my lens purchases will be international from now on.
Do you have import duty and/or sales tax to pay when importing to Australia from the USA?
So all my lens purchases will be international from now on.
Posted 13/08/2007 - 08:44
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Chris Only if over a $1000.
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 13/08/2007 - 10:02
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I too can recommend the Tamron 90 mm macro. Apart from the focus limiter, I find the focal length very attractive on a camera with 1,5 crop factor. It doubles as a great portrait lens.
The lens receives very good reviews and is considerably cheaper than the Pentax or Sigma offering.
Roger.
The lens receives very good reviews and is considerably cheaper than the Pentax or Sigma offering.
Roger.
The photograph isolates and perpetuates a moment of time: an important and revealing moment, or an unimportant and meaningless one, depending upon the photographer's understanding of his subject and mastery of his process. -Edward Weston
Posted 13/08/2007 - 12:18
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I too can recommend the Tamron 90 mm macro. Apart from the focus limiter, I find the focal length very attractive on a camera with 1,5 crop factor. It doubles as a great portrait lens.
The lens receives very good reviews and is considerably cheaper than the Pentax or Sigma offering.
Roger.
The Sigma and Tamron are the same price (give or take a £5) in the UK. I can recommend the Sigma, but haven't used the Tamron.I too can recommend the Tamron 90 mm macro. Apart from the focus limiter, I find the focal length very attractive on a camera with 1,5 crop factor. It doubles as a great portrait lens.
The lens receives very good reviews and is considerably cheaper than the Pentax or Sigma offering.
Roger.
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 13/08/2007 - 13:02
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FWIW: In The Netherlands the price difference is about 100 - 150 euros.
The photograph isolates and perpetuates a moment of time: an important and revealing moment, or an unimportant and meaningless one, depending upon the photographer's understanding of his subject and mastery of his process. -Edward Weston
Posted 13/08/2007 - 13:26
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FWIW: In The Netherlands the price difference is about 100 - 150 euros.
Wow, that's a big difference! I looked on www.warehouseexpress.com .FWIW: In The Netherlands the price difference is about 100 - 150 euros.
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 13/08/2007 - 13:45
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Thanks guys i will just keep my eyes open and hope i get lucky.
What annoys me when i walk into a camera store in Aust and ask for a price on a lens they all say the same thing $800 £350 or there abouts no matter what the brand. I think we Aussies are getting the rough end of the stick, we are last to get any new releases and are slugged at premium prices
What annoys me when i walk into a camera store in Aust and ask for a price on a lens they all say the same thing $800 £350 or there abouts no matter what the brand. I think we Aussies are getting the rough end of the stick, we are last to get any new releases and are slugged at premium prices
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Posted 13/08/2007 - 14:30
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Obviously got no idea how good a store it is, but I was just googling australian camera shops and found this:
http://www.camerastore.com.au/Tamron+SP+AF90mm+F%2F2.8+Di+Macro+Pentax+Mount-details.htm
Works out at £264, which is cheaper than in the UK.
Dan
http://www.camerastore.com.au/Tamron+SP+AF90mm+F%2F2.8+Di+Macro+Pentax+Mount-details.htm
Works out at £264, which is cheaper than in the UK.
Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...
Posted 13/08/2007 - 15:27
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Dan I e-mailed that store in regards to stock and the 4 lenses i enquired about were all out of stock. I have a feeling they ship from off shore, most likely Malaysia.
Camera:|K-7|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|
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I would pay all shipping to costs to Australia Thanks.
Pentax Lenses:|DA12-24/f4 ED AL|DA35Ltd Macro|FA31Ltd|FA77Ltd|FA50/1.4|F70-210|FA20-35 f4/AL|A*200/f4 Macro ED|A50/1.7|A50 Macro f2.8|1.7xAF adapter|
Voigtlander|125/f2.5SL Macro APO Lanthar|
Sigma Lenses:|EX DG 100-300 f4|2X & 1.4X TC|
Flashes:|AF540FGZx2|RingFlash AF160FC|