On Wed, 14 Mar 2007 14:40:40 -0400, Christian wrote > J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > > But the topis was a ONE > > LENS macro setup, and for only one > > lens those long lenses are too long > > for general purpose macro IMHO. > > And that's your opinion which does not match MY opinion for MY one > lens macro kit. > > > What make 300mm and 500mm true macro > > lenses are you using? I have never > > heard of any for 35mm/APS unless > > you are just using regular lenses > > with extensions. > > The 300mm is a Canon 300mm F4 L IS and it focuses to ~4ft for 1:3 > magnification which is just about perfect for large butterflies > (even better with a 1.4x TC). The Sigma APO 300mm F4 AF MACRO lens > I had before had very similar characteristics.
Yes the Sigma works really well giving 1:3, it's a varifocal and is 180mm @ closest focusing IIRC. I've also had good results with A 70-210 giving 1:4. John ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an email in error please notify Carmel College on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and email attachments for viruses we cannot guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any responsibility for viruses. Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for inappropriate content, the college cannot be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College and Carmel College cannot be held responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a message. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
