>
>> Although it seems I'm the only one who took notice it was only because
>> the result was really good. I personally have no interest in the lens
>> no matter how good it is primarily since I do very little macro and
>> can't justify the money for it when I have workable alternatives... the
>> OMZ 50/3.5 and the Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 with 1:1 converter. Just to
>> show how little macro I do I haven't even tried to fit one of these to
>> my E-M5 yet let alone use them. Neither have I tried to use my auto
>> extension tubes. But I'll get there eventually.
>
>My favorite "macro lens" through the years has actually been the lowly
>50/1.4 with extension tubes. It ain't flat, and it ain't perfect, but
>I just love the unique signature.
>
Yes, that combination is a wonderful alternative. Flatness improves with
higher FL lenses. Wish I could afford one of those early Olympus variable
extension tubes, but a wide-angle zoom on a fixed extension tube is the next
best thing.
Chris
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