SMC Takumar 50mm macro v FA50 macro
Posted 11/01/2010 - 23:48
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The FA lens is more complex because of the wider maximum aperture. Both are fine macro lenses and in practical terms I doubt that there will be any difference in quality between them.
Best regards, John
Posted 12/01/2010 - 20:05
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Thanks John,
I am fending off LBA for the FA. With it having no quick shift,not sure the shooting experience would be better than the old SMC f4. Mind you I tend to focus to 'there abouts'then move my bod. I suppose I could AF then do the same.
cheers
Pete
I am fending off LBA for the FA. With it having no quick shift,not sure the shooting experience would be better than the old SMC f4. Mind you I tend to focus to 'there abouts'then move my bod. I suppose I could AF then do the same.
cheers
Pete
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Posted 12/01/2010 - 20:22
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For most macro work we don't need AF. Manual focus is more convenient, certainly for static macro subjects.
However, it's possible to use a 50mm macro as a general 50mm lens anyway, so it might have advantages there.
However, it's possible to use a 50mm macro as a general 50mm lens anyway, so it might have advantages there.
Best regards, John
Posted 12/01/2010 - 20:26
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I use my D-FA 50 (Macro) for all sorts; macro generally really does have the lock on and move for focus.
Wasn't the FA50 supposed to be the best resolving Pentax lens ever?
Bret
Wasn't the FA50 supposed to be the best resolving Pentax lens ever?
Bret
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my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 13/01/2010 - 10:08
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Thanks Guys
My reflections continue
cheers
Pete
My reflections continue
cheers
Pete
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Posted 13/01/2010 - 10:12
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On the absence of quick shift on the FA
on another forum someone said...
'For the FA lenses, you can't quick shift focus?
You can, with a little trick
Use your middle or ring finger to press down the lens-mount release button, then you can qs focus with thumb & forefinger. I bet guitar players would have no problem with this manoeuvre.'
sounds like fun, better work on my pickin
on another forum someone said...
'For the FA lenses, you can't quick shift focus?
You can, with a little trick
Use your middle or ring finger to press down the lens-mount release button, then you can qs focus with thumb & forefinger. I bet guitar players would have no problem with this manoeuvre.'
sounds like fun, better work on my pickin
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Posted 13/01/2010 - 11:00
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But macro lenses have a huge throw on there focus ring, around the 140 degrees I believe depending the lens, I don't think your fingers are long enough
Of course if the focus is close you could do it.
Of course if the focus is close you could do it.
Stefan
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Posted 13/01/2010 - 12:40
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yep I mean for micro adjustment, but I suppose that gets back to using my feet ...less likely to screw the lens off too
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Posted 13/01/2010 - 15:57
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johnriley wrote:
For most macro work we don't need AF. Manual focus is more convenient, certainly for static macro subjects.
However, it's possible to use a 50mm macro as a general 50mm lens anyway, so it might have advantages there.
I use my FA 50 macro as my general 50mm prime. I'm not a lover of miniscule DOF and find f2.8 fast enough. Plus, it's a superb lens, better than any other 50mm I've tried.
For most macro work we don't need AF. Manual focus is more convenient, certainly for static macro subjects.
However, it's possible to use a 50mm macro as a general 50mm lens anyway, so it might have advantages there.
Posted 13/01/2010 - 16:01
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bretti_kivi wrote:
I use my D-FA 50 (Macro) for all sorts; macro generally really does have the lock on and move for focus.
Wasn't the FA50 supposed to be the best resolving Pentax lens ever?
Bret
Indeed it has that reputation . The D-FA 50 is actually the same optical design, but the D-FA 100 is not quite the same as the FA 100, not that I noticed much difference. I think there is probably more difference with the new WR version due to the circular iris that considerably improves the bokeh.
I use my D-FA 50 (Macro) for all sorts; macro generally really does have the lock on and move for focus.
Wasn't the FA50 supposed to be the best resolving Pentax lens ever?
Bret
Posted 14/01/2010 - 11:31
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Thanks for the comments chaps )
A very tidy FA-50/2.8 will soon be in the post
meanwhile the smc takumar f4 is getting a little exercise to get me warmed up
Pete
A very tidy FA-50/2.8 will soon be in the post
meanwhile the smc takumar f4 is getting a little exercise to get me warmed up
Pete
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Posted 21/01/2010 - 08:01
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The FA-50/2.8 has landed.
Solid little barrel that it is
Solid little barrel that it is
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Apart from the obvious weight, AF, magnification and speed differences,
would I see any real image quality gains going to the FA lens ?
Mainly doing flower shots.
Thanks for any experience you may wish to share
cheers
Pete
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Hope you guys are keeping warm up there !
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