Macro is a term that's been misused quite a bit by lens and camera
manufactures. I think the actual definition required at least a 1:2
reproduction ratio. The 1:4 reproduction ratio makes it a close focus
lens. On the other hand the Vivitar Series 1 70-210, f3.5 (version 2)
has a 1:4 reproduction ratio and Vivitar wasn't shy about labeling it
"Macro"..
On 9/4/2010 2:16 PM, Eric Weir wrote:
Another naive question from me: I just took delivery of an smc a 70-210 f4 zoom that I
won off eBay for $77. It was not described as a macro lens, nor is it indicated to be
such at the front of the barrel. On the right side of the distance scale, however, there
is a green line with "macro" in green letters above it. Is this a macro lens or
not?
Thanks,
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