On 4/9/2010 5:08 PM, C.H.Ling wrote:
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> From: "Moose"<olymoose@xxxxxxxxx>
>
>
>> That's what I have heard ever so often from various sources. However, I was
>> only talking about macro/copy work. I have no need for another 50mm normal
>> lens. And I find the 50mm FL too short for outdoor macro.
>>
> I'm not always need 1:2,
I don't need it all that often, either, but the close focus of normal
lenses usually isn't enough. Even the 1:4 that so many makers called
"macro" in the MF days is frustrating.
> I just like lenses that can focus closer, fast and with performance as good
> or even better than a normal lens. The 50/2 and 90/2 just fall into these
> requirements.
I was just sooo disappointed in the 90/2 that I had for close-up. Not
awful, just so-so when I was expecting a lot.
> On the other hand I like the 50/3.5 more, to my eyes it gives much better
> color/tone in the film age, I sold my
> first 50/2 ten years ago due to that reason. I found both 50/3.5 and 90/2
> produce image with very nice color/tone. I used the 50/3.5 as a family lens
> more than a macro.
>
My lens for family events for many years was the 35-70/3.6. I used it on
a 2n, with OTF flash indoors or under trees, and was very happy.
> I agree with you 50mm is a bit short for outdoor macro. For higher
> magnification works, I use the 80/4 macro, if I need more working distance I
> use 135/4.5.
Hmmm. I've never tried the 80/4 outdoors. I do like the 135/4.5. Rather
easy to use with the 65-116 tube, but I've also wandered around the yard
with hand held 135 on a bellows. :-)
> On the other hand the 50/3.5 is just fine with E-1:
>
> http://www.accura.com.hk/temp/P5231022s.jpg
>
Nice! I like your 'bug' images; had just wandered through them again
earlier today. I keep thinking I'll build a diffuser like yours, but it
hasn't happened. :-)
The angle of view is like 100mm on FF, but the working distance is still
short. I really like the working distance of the Tamron 90/2.5 with 2x
converter. 180m is great and f5 stopped down a bit is fine for sunny days.
Moose
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