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Posted 25/08/2011 - 23:09
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This probably cries out for the Pentax 100mm f2.8 Macro lens. The focal length is excellent for flower close ups and the performance is outstanding.
Best regards, John
Posted 25/08/2011 - 23:17
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hi john, as a beginner im just coming to terms with all this terminology.
would you recommmend the 100mm f2.8 over the 50mm 1.4 for close ups?
cheers
bal
would you recommmend the 100mm f2.8 over the 50mm 1.4 for close ups?
cheers
bal
Pentax K3 Pentax SMC-FA 50mm 1.4
Pentax Kr Pentax SMC D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
SMC DAL 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
SMC DAL 55-300mm Pentax DA 15mm HD F4ED AL
SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 28mm
Pentax Kr Pentax SMC D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
SMC DAL 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
SMC DAL 55-300mm Pentax DA 15mm HD F4ED AL
SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 28mm
Posted 25/08/2011 - 23:22
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The 50mm f1.4 only focuses down to about 45cm, so isn't really a close up lens. The SMC Pentax D-FA 100mm f2.8 Macro lens focuses down to 1:1, so an object is reproduced life size.
There is a WR version of the 100mm as well, but that will be much more expensive.
There is a WR version of the 100mm as well, but that will be much more expensive.
Best regards, John
Posted 25/08/2011 - 23:26
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thanks very much for the advice john, if i can find one at a good price i'll buy it. this is the problem...lens addiction
cheers
bal
cheers
bal
Pentax K3 Pentax SMC-FA 50mm 1.4
Pentax Kr Pentax SMC D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
SMC DAL 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
SMC DAL 55-300mm Pentax DA 15mm HD F4ED AL
SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 28mm
Pentax Kr Pentax SMC D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
SMC DAL 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
SMC DAL 55-300mm Pentax DA 15mm HD F4ED AL
SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 28mm
Posted 25/08/2011 - 23:29
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Don't worry, it gets worse....so you might as well give in and enjoy it.
Best regards, John
Posted 25/08/2011 - 23:31
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im dreading and loving it at the same time
cheers
bal
cheers
bal
Pentax K3 Pentax SMC-FA 50mm 1.4
Pentax Kr Pentax SMC D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
SMC DAL 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
SMC DAL 55-300mm Pentax DA 15mm HD F4ED AL
SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 28mm
Pentax Kr Pentax SMC D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
SMC DAL 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
SMC DAL 55-300mm Pentax DA 15mm HD F4ED AL
SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 28mm
Posted 26/08/2011 - 10:17
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There's an LBA group on this forum, oh wait a minute that IS the forum!!
Just give in and enjoy the hunt for the next lens.
By the way there's a Samsung version of the Pentax D-FA 100mm f2.8 Macro, you may find one a t a lower price than the Pentax, and as far as I can tell the image quality is just as good.
Just give in and enjoy the hunt for the next lens.
By the way there's a Samsung version of the Pentax D-FA 100mm f2.8 Macro, you may find one a t a lower price than the Pentax, and as far as I can tell the image quality is just as good.
Cheers, HG
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Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
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Posted 26/08/2011 - 11:29
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You've got good advice already but you'll find the Tamron Di 90 Macro is much cheaper and just as good (if you don't need the WR). Those two and the Sigma 105 are used by many many macro shooters and all come very highly recommended.
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Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 26/08/2011 - 11:37
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Mike-P wrote:
There's a very strict entrance criteria - you must show how many lenses you've bought in the last month (under two and you are refused admission)
Hardgravity wrote:
There's an LBA group on this forum,
Is there .. can I join? There's an LBA group on this forum,
http://frogfish.smugmug.com/ Pentax. Pentax DA*300/4, Cosina 55/1.2, Lens Baby Composer Pro & Edge 80, AFA x1.7, Metz 50 af1.
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Nikon. D800. D600. Sigma 500/4.5, Nikon 300/2.8 VRII, Sigma 120-300/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 21/2.8, Zeiss Distagon ZF2 35/2.0, Sigma 50/1.4, Nikkor 85/1.8, Nikon TC20EIII, Nikon TC14EII, Kenko x1.4, Sigma 2.0
Posted 26/08/2011 - 16:32
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I won't tell you how many I've bought.
But the Falcon 500 mirror in a charity shop, complete with filters, was a bargain!
Never thought of the Tammy 90 as an alternative, good idea frogfish.
But the Falcon 500 mirror in a charity shop, complete with filters, was a bargain!
Never thought of the Tammy 90 as an alternative, good idea frogfish.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 26/08/2011 - 17:12
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Frogfish wrote:
Dont bother quoting entrance criteria to Mike, He's life President
Mike-P wrote:
There's a very strict entrance criteria - you must show how many lenses you've bought in the last month (under two and you are refused admission) Hardgravity wrote:
There's an LBA group on this forum,
Is there .. can I join? There's an LBA group on this forum,
Posted 26/08/2011 - 18:01
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For flowers the 18-55 at 55mm is already pretty good, try it
Put the lens on manual focus and put it to his closest focus and then move the camera about till you get focus.
Put the lens on manual focus and put it to his closest focus and then move the camera about till you get focus.
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 26/08/2011 - 18:38
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thank you all, and stef, so is there a difference with the 18-55mm to the 2.8 macro?? if so, what is the main difference as i dont want to waste money on a lens to get the same result...
Pentax K3 Pentax SMC-FA 50mm 1.4
Pentax Kr Pentax SMC D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
SMC DAL 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
SMC DAL 55-300mm Pentax DA 15mm HD F4ED AL
SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 28mm
Pentax Kr Pentax SMC D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
SMC DAL 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
SMC DAL 55-300mm Pentax DA 15mm HD F4ED AL
SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 28mm
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i have become addicted to DOF in pics and my k-r is always on aperture priority.
can anyone recommend a good value lens with the widest aperture for taking close ups of flowers/insects that blur out backgrounds?
thanks all
Pentax Kr Pentax SMC D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro
SMC DAL 18-55mm Pentax SMC DA 18-270mm F3.5-6.3
SMC DAL 55-300mm Pentax DA 15mm HD F4ED AL
SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 28mm