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 …

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 …

Sep 24, 2020 · But both are 1:2 macro, the Cosina (which exists also as Vivitar and few other names) has a cheap 1:1 adapter A really nice light 50mm macro is the SMC Pentax A50/2,8. It …

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 …

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 …

Jul 2, 2018 · SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database SMC Pentax-F 100mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - F Prime Lenses - …

Jan 11, 2023 · A 50mm macro needs another 2 inches (50mm) of bellows or extension just to add 1X more of magnification. A 25mm macro (e.g., the Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro) …

Mar 31, 2023 · My main macro lens is a Tamron SP Adaptall-2 90mm f/2.8 (model 72B): Tamron SP MF MACRO 1:1 (72B) 90mm F2.8 Lens Reviews - Tamron Adaptall Lenses - Pentax Lens …

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) …

Mar 22, 2012 · This is a great lens in many ways: great optical quality, excellent macro capability, and cheap and commonly available. The DAL plastic mount version has the exact same …