Rich,
You're leaning in the right direction. The 135/4.5 is my most
often used macro lens, usually on the 65-116 auto tube, rarely on
the bellows, which I don't use very often. I've got the 38/2.8,
50/3.5, 50/2, 80/4 Zuiko macros and a 90/2.8 Tamron 1:1 macro.
Except for the 50/2, which has become my de facto "normal" lens,
the 135/4.5 sees more use than any of the others.
I don't get up and down as easily as I once did myself, and the
longer focal length comes in handy. Besides, on the 65-116 tube,
it focuses to infinity, so you're good to go from about six inches
on out.
Walt
---------- Original Message ----------------------------------
From: "Richard Hawkins" <rhawkin3@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 14:11:05 -0400
>I am currently considering the purchase of a macro lens to use
>with the auto extension tube, focusing rail and stage, and tripod
>or with the auto bellows. I seem to be leaning towards the 135mm
>f4.5. The distance from lens to subject is an import factor for
>me due to medical problems (arthritic knees and ankles).
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