>I 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 ?
>
To which Lord Schloss replied:-
>>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:
Greetings oh wise, and omnipresent (at camera shows at least :) Lord
>Schloss,
The sales rep from B&H was also of the opinion the at the Tamron 90/f2.8
is available in AF only. However when I pointed out that Tamron had a
full page ad of this award winning lens in last October's Practical
Photography, listing an Adaptall 2 mount version, he checked again and
came up with the price of said version at $399.00. However since you
have raised the possibility, I am compelled to double check with the
>local Tamron monger.
>
Fare thee well for now and thanks for the Auto Cord
>S.C.
>
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