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Comment by tickover posted on K-r @ Macro at 08/11/2012 - 20:08
milamber wrote:
Hi Terry
Can't get much simpler, or cheaper, than a Pentax M 50mm f1.7 and a set of manual extension tubes. Likely to set you back around £60 for both and the added benefit is you will have an excellent prime lens for low light as well.
Manual focus only, but that tends to be better for macro anyway. If you decide you don't take to macro after all you will always get your money back when you re-sell.
An A series lens and a set of extension tubes with contacts will make life a bit easier, but will cost approximately twice as much.
Plenty of information on the forum about using manual lenses with the K-r for macro and other situations, but if you have any questions someone will always help.
All the macro images on my portfolio were taken with a K-r and a M 50mm 1.7 and either extension tubes or a macro converter. They aren't great, but will give you an idea of what can be done.
Hi Terry
Can't get much simpler, or cheaper, than a Pentax M 50mm f1.7 and a set of manual extension tubes. Likely to set you back around £60 for both and the added benefit is you will have an excellent prime lens for low light as well.
Manual focus only, but that tends to be better for macro anyway. If you decide you don't take to macro after all you will always get your money back when you re-sell.
An A series lens and a set of extension tubes with contacts will make life a bit easier, but will cost approximately twice as much.
Plenty of information on the forum about using manual lenses with the K-r for macro and other situations, but if you have any questions someone will always help.
All the macro images on my portfolio were taken with a K-r and a M 50mm 1.7 and either extension tubes or a macro converter. They aren't great, but will give you an idea of what can be done.
Comment by tickover posted on K-r @ Macro at 08/11/2012 - 20:02
Gentlemen, Names Terry[77yrs] looking for something that will do some Macro on my K-r [have kit lens and 28-90], anything suitable considered, "NOT LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FOR NOTHING", but reasonable, and will give me a start, simpler the better, any "polite"??? suggestions appreciated, condition not important,hoping someone can help or advise Regards Terry
Comment by tickover posted on K-r @ Macro at 08/11/2012 - 09:26
Gentlemen, Looking for a Pentax or Takumar 28-80m lens for my KR,i believe they only work on manual focus , any help or advice much appreciated Regards Terry [78yrs]
Comment by tickover posted on WANTED 28-80m Pentax or Takumar lens at 07/10/2012 - 07:42
Many thanks for the info and advice, and its around my budget as well , how do i get in to your portfolio please, new to all this. also do i put a wanted ad in one of the forums for what i require , thanks again Terry