Macro Lens Which would you choose?
Posted 22/12/2010 - 10:20
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If money was no object I'd go for the Pentax, for the rounded aperture. WR isn't a big deal for me. Whether that's worth the extra £200-ish is down to you
Tim
AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
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AF - Pentax K5, Sigma 10-20/4-5.6, Tamron 17-50/2.8, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 70-200/2.8, Tamron 70-300/4-5.6
MF - Vivitar CF 28/2.8, Tamron AD2 90/2.5, MTO 1000/11
Stuff - Metz 58 AF1, Cactus v4, Nikon SB24, Raynox 150, Sigma 1.4x TC, Sigma 2x TC, Kenko 2x macro TC, Redsnapper 283 tripod, iMac 27”, Macbook Pro 17”, iPad, iPhone 3G
Flickr • Fluidr • PPG • Street • Portfolio site
Feel free to edit any of my posted photos! If I post a photo for critique, I want brutal honesty. If you don't like it, please say so and tell me why!
Posted 22/12/2010 - 10:26
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Would say the WR as it's a joy to use, metal construction, WR, rounded aperture blades, small and compact, works really well with the Pentax ring flash.
But then I have a mint Tamron for sale in the classifieds for £225, so I'm torn as to what to recommend!
But then I have a mint Tamron for sale in the classifieds for £225, so I'm torn as to what to recommend!
Posted 22/12/2010 - 17:56
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Haven't had my hands on the Pentax so can;t comment but have the Tamron and have to say I prefer my Sigma 105
No matter how many lenses I have owned - I have always needed just one more
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Pentax 100mm f2.8 SMC D-FA WR Macro or Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Macro 1:1 Di
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