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The focal length of the lens doesn't change with macro tubes, just the minimum focus distance.

52mm of tubes attached to a 50mm lens will still give you a 50mm lens, but one than can focus to just beyond 1:1 magnification.

Comment by hefty1 posted on Extension tubes with a Macro or .................. at 01/11/2010 - 09:56

I can't answer the lightmeter question, but as the meter is built into the head (not many of the 6x7's I've been looking at recently have had one) you could check if the fault lies within by borrowing another known good example.

Regarding the lenses, yes all vintages of lens will fit and work with all vintages of camera.

Comment by hefty1 posted on Asahi Pentax 6x7: some questions. at 01/11/2010 - 09:52

Final day bump - finishes this evening at 6...

Comment by hefty1 posted on For Auction - Takumar 58mm f/2 - super rare at 01/11/2010 - 09:46

Weekend bump - auction finishes Monday...

Comment by hefty1 posted on For Auction - Takumar 58mm f/2 - super rare at 30/10/2010 - 13:54

Ben76 wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="hefty1"]Hello, how versatile is the DA35 Macro? Does it perform well when used for landscapes for example?

Yes, very well indeed. In fact I've yet to find a subject it doesn't do well (although probably not the lens you'd choose for birds and wildlife).

A lot of people seem to think that because it's a macro lens then it'll only work well at close distances, however, mine's virtually stuck to the camera and gets used for pretty much everything. It really is quite superb regardless of what I point it at.

Comment by hefty1 posted on Limited Conundrum... at 28/10/2010 - 21:59

(shameless_plug)

buy my lens

(/shameless_plug)

You know you want to really...

Comment by hefty1 posted on Portrait lens consideration. at 28/10/2010 - 20:52

Don wrote:

hefty1 wrote:
I miss Quickshift on my 43 and 77 lenses so I sympathise with your position. Still don't think I'll be in any rush to swap them for the DA equivalents just yet, although the DA35 Macro is easily in the same league optically imo (hence me never actually buying a FA31).

I'm considering the 35 macro as well. I want a decent prime in the 21 to 35 mm range, and the macro seems to be worth the money.... but Gerri likes to use af, and I worry that if she got the 35 macro on during a wedding shoot in low light the hunting for focus will be a problem for her... yet I know the 31 ltd price will definitely be a problem for her.....

Just buy one - you'll both love it!

And mine doesn't hunt anything like as much as my D-FA100. It's not perfect but it's pretty good considering the range it has to cover. AF is generally quick as it's quite a small lens physically (less glass for the camera to push back-and-forth).

I'm sure the new DAL35 will be excellent too, and cheaper and faster. I also reckon the DA35 Macro will be better and more versatile though...

Comment by hefty1 posted on Limited Conundrum... at 28/10/2010 - 20:38

I've always wanted a Spotty that could utilise 49mm crystal picture enhancement - time for a bid...

Comment by hefty1 posted on Ebay nonsense at 28/10/2010 - 20:24

I miss Quickshift on my 43 and 77 lenses so I sympathise with your position. Still don't think I'll be in any rush to swap them for the DA equivalents just yet, although the DA35 Macro is easily in the same league optically imo (hence me never actually buying a FA31).

Comment by hefty1 posted on Limited Conundrum... at 28/10/2010 - 14:34

I'd assumed your lenses were SMC-M based on you having an 85/2 listed. So the values I originally quoted stand exactly as before.

Comment by hefty1 posted on selling old Pentax-stuff at 28/10/2010 - 14:04

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