Lastly, Laowa's 100mm 2x Ultra Macro is another interesting option. It offers an aperture ring with auto exposure, 2x magnification but lacks weather resistance and is also MF. The Pentax HD …

Aug 19, 2023 · Macro Photography Group Maintained by Rense This is the place to share your ideas and techniques on macro photography, to ask questions, and to start discussions on this …

May 3, 2025 · - Vivitar Auto Macro 90/2.8 - goes 1:1 without adapters - Pentax M 100/2.8 (non macro) - comparable in contrast and resolution (using macro tubes) and even exceeds it from …

Feb 21, 2025 · The SMC Macro-Takumar 50mm f/4 is a great lens optically and mechanically. As expected for a macro lens, it is very sharp across most of the frame at f/4, and even sharper at …

Dec 30, 2021 · The "macro"/close focus abilities of most zoom lenses (there are exceptions like the vivitar 90-180mm which was designed more specifically for close focus) are normally not to …

Sep 30, 2008 · Hmmm. . . if your goal is to produce macro images using a convenient, lightweight, easy to focus lens, I suggest the following comparison: (1) FA50/1.4+2x macro TC versus (2) …

Dec 22, 2009 · The DA 35 Macro Limited is a wonderfully crafted lens with full metal construction and a beautiful bokeh. When comparing the DFA 100 f/2.8 Macro and Tamron 90 f/2.8 Macro …

Jan 6, 2011 · anyway, a true macro lens possess some certain characteristics that made them or called as macro lenses. a macro lens has a life size or magnifying ratio of 1:1 or 1:2. in …

Jan 1, 2025 · I use the macro in the "P" mode or full manual on the K1mii, using an old manual focus Vivitar 100mm macro. If the lens has an aperture ring, leave it set to A. i have not …

Jan 27, 2025 · I can't believe I only paid $15 Cdn for this thing. This is a great lens. Nice bokeh, colour, decent sharpness and macro's not bad either. Some people tend to pooh pooh this …