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Re: [OM] macro working distance

Subject: Re: [OM] macro working distance
From: "Jeff Keller" <jrk_om@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 08:52:13 -0700
Yes and No. The 1:1 is meaningful when comparing within a format. A half
size macro will fill the frame in the E1 to approximately the same
extent as a 1:1 would fill the frame in a 35. So in reality the working
distance is doubled, even though its no longer 1:1. What you care about
is the framing ... not the actual image to subject ratio.

Too bad the 135/4.5 + 1.4X TC was too dim to use very easily.

Carrying a 250/2 for macro shots in the field would take real dedication
(and maybe an assistant or donkey to carry the load). Wow, your macro
kit must have been picked out by a body builder.

-jeff

----- Original Message -----
From: "W Shumaker" <om4t@xxxxxxxx>


> The E-1 system macro lens is a 50mm with magnification
> of 2x that of film. The fact that the sensor is smaller increases
> magnification, but not working distance - is that correct? >
> Wayne
>

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