Macro lens wanted
Posted 16/07/2012 - 21:31 - Helpful Comment
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What focal length, manual or auto focus?
Posted 16/07/2012 - 21:40 - Helpful Comment
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geordie01 wrote:
What focal length, manual or auto focus?
No idea Geordie, I will have to see what's out there.
What focal length, manual or auto focus?
Posted 16/07/2012 - 21:47 - Helpful Comment
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Hi and welcome,
having started with cheap extension tubes (£7.99) on an old lens (cheap way to start) I bought the Sigma 50mm f2.8 which has true 1 to 1 macro and is a quality prime lens.
The lesson I learnt is you only get this full macro very very close to the subject. If you want to be further away buy a 90 or 100mm one.
having started with cheap extension tubes (£7.99) on an old lens (cheap way to start) I bought the Sigma 50mm f2.8 which has true 1 to 1 macro and is a quality prime lens.
The lesson I learnt is you only get this full macro very very close to the subject. If you want to be further away buy a 90 or 100mm one.
Posted 16/07/2012 - 22:16 - Helpful Comment
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Try something like this - went for a song if it's in good nick!
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130725454938?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130725454938?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1...
ME, Z-1P, K5, LX, ZX-5, 67ii, LX5, RX100
Posted 16/07/2012 - 23:04
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[quote:3496ace15f="rob1234"]Try something like this - went for a song if it's in good nick!
]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130725454938?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1...
Cheers. I would not even have known that fitted my camera though.
I am finding lenses and fittings are the hardest thing to get my head around at the moment
]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130725454938?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1...
Cheers. I would not even have known that fitted my camera though.
I am finding lenses and fittings are the hardest thing to get my head around at the moment
Posted 16/07/2012 - 23:41 - Helpful Comment
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I would strongly recommend you check the following before you buy a macro lens:
1. Make sure it is a 1:1 Macro (this means it will give you a true life-size image). The one linked to above is not a 1:1 lens so you would not get true macro performance with it. This is probably why it went so cheaply.
2. Make sure it is a Pentax Bayonet fit, ideally 'PKA' (if it's a manual focus lens), or any Pentax Autofocus fitting will be OK. This ensures you get automatic opening & closing of the aperture, which IMHO is the most important factor
3. Decide on the focal length; lenses of 90mm - 105mm fetch more money than 50mm macros as most people prefer the greater working distance you get with the longer focal length lenses. There's a Tamron 90mm for sale on the forum at present
Hope this helps!
Regards
David
1. Make sure it is a 1:1 Macro (this means it will give you a true life-size image). The one linked to above is not a 1:1 lens so you would not get true macro performance with it. This is probably why it went so cheaply.
2. Make sure it is a Pentax Bayonet fit, ideally 'PKA' (if it's a manual focus lens), or any Pentax Autofocus fitting will be OK. This ensures you get automatic opening & closing of the aperture, which IMHO is the most important factor
3. Decide on the focal length; lenses of 90mm - 105mm fetch more money than 50mm macros as most people prefer the greater working distance you get with the longer focal length lenses. There's a Tamron 90mm for sale on the forum at present
Hope this helps!
Regards
David
Posted 16/07/2012 - 23:43
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It helps a lot David, thank you very much.
Posted 17/07/2012 - 07:05
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Yep that would do the job nicely and not a bad price.
Posted 17/07/2012 - 09:02
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When I researched macro lenses I found that the intended subject went a long way towards helping me decide what focal length lens to go for.
A 100mm or thereabouts gives you good working distance for insects, etc.
A 35 or 50 is good for static objects like jewellery, etc.
Don't forget that the lens isn't restricted to macro though; it'll perform perfectly well for non-macro photography.
A 100mm or thereabouts gives you good working distance for insects, etc.
A 35 or 50 is good for static objects like jewellery, etc.
Don't forget that the lens isn't restricted to macro though; it'll perform perfectly well for non-macro photography.
Posted 17/07/2012 - 11:19
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I saw this last night, I made an offer on it but the post got deleted because it contained humour that could seemingly offend someone who does not speak English.
It was certainly less offensive and a lot more friendly than the PM I got from admin explaining this.
It was certainly less offensive and a lot more friendly than the PM I got from admin explaining this.
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Will pay up too £200 but will push to 300 for a real bargain.
Thanks
ps I am new to all this, if what I have posted is wrong or unattainable please feel free to say so.