Macro lenses
Posted 25/05/2010 - 15:12
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Mannesty wrote:
.....you'll also need an empty toilet roll tube, cling film and special (rounded end) scissors
robbie_d wrote:
The only slight problem is I'm probably going to have a macro lens, but no camera to attach it to for a while!
Did you never watch Blue Peter? Make one from an old Ice cream carton and some sticky backed plastic tape.The only slight problem is I'm probably going to have a macro lens, but no camera to attach it to for a while!
Posted 25/05/2010 - 19:10
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I have both the Tamron 90mm (OLD SP 2.5 1:2) and the Sigma 105mm.
Both I can say stunning! I have not used the Pentax 100mm, but if my two are anything to go by, it will be superb.
Any of the three will be worth having on your kit bag.
Both I can say stunning! I have not used the Pentax 100mm, but if my two are anything to go by, it will be superb.
Any of the three will be worth having on your kit bag.
Some Cameras
Posted 25/05/2010 - 22:51
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Mannesty wrote:
Make one from an old Ice cream carton and some sticky backed plastic tape.
Hey that sounds like my Cosina 100mm Macro!Make one from an old Ice cream carton and some sticky backed plastic tape.
It certainly feels like a yogurt pot, but optically it's great!
Mike
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Pentax:K5ii, K7, K100D, DA18-55, DA10-17, DA55-300, DA50-200, F100-300, F50, DA35 AL, 4* M50, 2* M135, Helicoid extension, Tak 300 f4 (& 6 film bodies)
3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
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Pentax:K5ii, K7, K100D, DA18-55, DA10-17, DA55-300, DA50-200, F100-300, F50, DA35 AL, 4* M50, 2* M135, Helicoid extension, Tak 300 f4 (& 6 film bodies)
3rd Party: Bigmos (Sigma 150-500mm OS HSM),2* 28mm, 100mm macro, 28-200 zoom, 35-80 zoom, 80-200 zoom, 80-210 zoom, 300mm M42, 600 mirror, 1000-4000 scope, 50mm M42, enlarger lenses, Sony & micro 4/3 cameras with various PK mounts, Zenit E...
Far to many tele-converters, adapters, project parts & extension tubes etc.
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Posted 26/05/2010 - 07:27
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Well if you want to make your own... get yourself a Pringles tin!
http://photocritic.org/macro-photography-on-a-budget/
http://photocritic.org/macro-photography-on-a-budget/
Still shooting in the dark (literally and metaphorically)...
Posted 26/05/2010 - 17:29
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Oggy wrote:
My DFA 100 felt a bit clunky and plasticky when I first got it, mbut this totally belies the remarkable IQ.
Sad isn't it but it does feel light and small though. I wonder how the WR version is, never hold or even saw that one.
My DFA 100 felt a bit clunky and plasticky when I first got it, mbut this totally belies the remarkable IQ.
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
Posted 26/05/2010 - 21:22
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I have the Tamron 90mm Macro sp di, and it's very nice. Fastish autofocus too imo, for a macro lens. Though I don't like the fact that one has to be careful to not to use it 'wrong'. When using it in AF style one must put the setting ring in af mode or it might break... (according to Tamron)
Regards,
Tobio
Regards,
Tobio
Best regards,
Tobio
K20d with Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP macro , smc da 18-55 mm, smc da 50-200 mm and smc da 55-300 mm + Metz 58 af-1. Editing with Pentax Photolab, Gimp and Paint.net.
Tobio
K20d with Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP macro , smc da 18-55 mm, smc da 50-200 mm and smc da 55-300 mm + Metz 58 af-1. Editing with Pentax Photolab, Gimp and Paint.net.
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