It might be worth considering the Tokina AT-X 90mm f2.5 macro, that photodo
rates above all of the usual choices (Series 1, & Tamron). Its less common so
its often more affordable. The matched 1:1 extender that goes with it DOES have
lenses in it, and keeps the automatic operation of the lens. Beautifully well
made lens.
You can see an example of this lens, including some specs at this eBay link:
(This one is for Nikon). Also, it sold for a much more sensible price.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1246574004
Larry
John Duggan wrote:
> Mike,
> I own the Tamron 90mm f2.5 55mm filter lens..I can highly
> recommend it. I would suggest you forget about the idea of the 1:1 extender!
> This is just an extension tube WITHOUT any form of lens included. The major
> disadvantage of this extender is that you have to remove the adaptall mount
> from the lens, add the extender, replace the mount, and then attach the lens
> to the camera!!! Assuming that an exact1:1 reproduction is not required it
> is far simpler to leave the mount attached to the lens and use an Olympus
> 25mm auto extension tube. I hope this helps.
> regards, John Duggan,Wales, UK.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Michael S. Williamson" <mikew@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 12:15 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Macro Questions
>
> > My inititial lens of choice will be a used Tamron. I'm indifferent as to
> > whether it is version 1 (f2.5, 49mm filter), version 2 (f2.5, 55mm
> filter),
> > or the current version (f2.8, 55mm filter, 1:1 without tubes). If anyone
> > has one they are ready to sell, please let me know off list
> > The 1:1 Tamron extension/teleconverter would be a plus for the 2 older
> > models (although I do have a Vivitar 2x macro teleconverter on the way> >
> Mike Williamson
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