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The only thing I don't like about the Metz flashes is the motorized zoom. This has failed on both 58s I have.
Comment by Tyr posted on pentax 540 or metz 58? at 24/03/2011 - 09:31
rparmar wrote:
A few provisos. The focal length does not provide enough clearance for insects, nor the same magnification power as a macro in the 100mm range. It is impossible to manual focus once out of the macro range, since the helicoid is maybe 90% devoted to close focusing. It is for that reason -- and the fact that I simply don't much like 35mm -- that I traded it away. But I would have kept it if I hadn't needed the money.
The whole point of a macro lens is that the maximum magnification is always the same 1:1 reproduction regardless of focal length. Technically this means the lens has no magnification as the subject is projected actual size. Focal length of macro lenses only has a bearing on working distance and distant object magnification (and therefore perspective).A few provisos. The focal length does not provide enough clearance for insects, nor the same magnification power as a macro in the 100mm range. It is impossible to manual focus once out of the macro range, since the helicoid is maybe 90% devoted to close focusing. It is for that reason -- and the fact that I simply don't much like 35mm -- that I traded it away. But I would have kept it if I hadn't needed the money.
There are some magnifying macro lenses such as the Canon 60mm 1:2 lens but they are the exception.
Comment by Tyr posted on 35mm limited for K5? at 24/03/2011 - 08:25
They don't tend to get sold very often. Mine doesn't see much use, but when it does I get really good results. Having played with both the 60-250 and 300 I much prefer the 300. Good luck finding one, you may have better luck just getting a new one.
Comment by Tyr posted on WTB DA* 300mm F4 SDM at 23/03/2011 - 22:19
Have you not considered the Sigma 28 f/1.8? It would basically be equivalent to a 43 f/2.4 on 135, perfect standard lens and fairly fast.
Comment by Tyr posted on 35mm limited for K5? at 23/03/2011 - 22:10
Really great light through the mist, lovely colours.
Comment by Tyr posted on Early one morning, just as the sun was rising... at 23/03/2011 - 16:42
The Metz 48 was replaced by the Metz 50.
Which version of the 58, AF-1 or AF-2?
Which version of the 58, AF-1 or AF-2?
Comment by Tyr posted on pentax 540 or metz 58? at 23/03/2011 - 16:34
rparmar wrote:
I'd love a DA* 28 f/1.4 or something like that. Would be a perfect all occasions prime.Dangermouse wrote:
I'm still amazed Pentax don't make a DA 28mm. It would after all have much the same field of view on an APS-C camera as the 43mm Ltd, which they decided was the correct standard lens for a 35mm film camera.
Yeah, a lot of us have been wondering about that!I'm still amazed Pentax don't make a DA 28mm. It would after all have much the same field of view on an APS-C camera as the 43mm Ltd, which they decided was the correct standard lens for a 35mm film camera.
Comment by Tyr posted on Zooms or Primes at 23/03/2011 - 08:31
greynolds999 wrote:
Eating chips in Whitby!
(But pollen is the killer)
Blimey, they must serve you the oil they were fried in as well then Eating chips in Whitby!
(But pollen is the killer)
I accidentally got some saliva on my sensor because I was talking to someone while cleaning it. I shall not make that mistake again, damn 's' sound!
Comment by Tyr posted on Sensor cleaning? at 21/03/2011 - 16:26
How do you get grease on the sensor?
Comment by Tyr posted on Sensor cleaning? at 21/03/2011 - 16:10
I find my 16-50 is amazingly easy to misfocus at the wide end. Without the AF my results would be much poorer, even with the huge DoF sometimes you need critical focus.
Comment by Tyr posted on Wide angle lens opinion needed at 21/03/2011 - 15:52
