Steven Chung wrote:
>> Re: macro photography using OM system. I've been thinking about getting
>> the auto bellows and a 1 to 1 macro lens, or 65-116 auto tube, but now I
>> am thinking maybe I should save for a T*mr*n SP 90MM F2.8 1:1 macro lens
>> in adaptall mount. I'd like to get 1:1 magnification, any advice ?
AFAIK, the above 90/f2.8 is an AF only model, hence it doesn't come in OM
mount. The MF/Adaptall 2 model is the SP 90mm F2.5, and w/o liffe size
adapter goes only to 1:2. Ditto for Tokina's 90mm F2.5. There are 3 or 4
aftermarket alternatives I'm aware of that will go 1:1 all by themselves:
- Kiron 105mm F2.8
- Vivitar Series 1 105mm F2.5
- Vivitar 100mm F2.8
(all three are essentially the same lens, all made by Kino Precision)
- Vivitar 90mm F2.8
(I've also seen it sold as the Elicar 90mm F2.5, dunno who made it)
All four are, IMHO, pro-grade glass. YMMV.
Foxy wrote:
>I'm looking the 65-116 as well. I have a 50mm f3.5 and a Tamron 90mm f2.5
>(1/2 macro). The tamron gives a different colour to the Zuikos.
Which version is the Tamron? (the old one had a 49mm filter, the new
one -- 55mm). Tamrons are often designed to mimic the colors of N*kk*r
lenses -- a SKY filter may solve the problem.
>Has anyone had any experience with the 500mm f8 mirror?
Never tried one myself, but, for whatever it's worth, most people describe
it as: "very good, for a mirror lens". It's also quite compact. Btw, Tamron
also makes a similar SP-grade lens, which got very good reviews.
Cheers,
/Gary.
/Gary Schloss.
Studio City, CA
schloss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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