Thanks Moose,
These options seem to be more readily available than Nikon 5T, etc. I'll see
if I can find one at a reasonable price.
...Wayne
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> Sent: Sunday, 15 July 2018 8:20 PM
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> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Friday Flower - Jim N
>
> On 7/15/2018 1:39 AM, Wayne Harridge wrote:
> > I'm starting to get interested in this approach using close-up lenses, I was
> wondering if anybody has used any of the Olympus IS/L close-up lenses and
> what the results were like ? It seems there are 40cm and 13cm versions in
> 49mm & 55mm filter threads.
>
> Yes indeed!
>
> I have all three:
> iS/L Lens A-Macro H.Q. Converter f=40cm, 49 mm threads iS/L Lens A-Life
> Size Macro H.Q. Converter f=13cm, 49 mm threads iS/L Lens B-Macro H.Q.
> Converter f=40cm, 55 mm threads.
>
> After testing several achromats and an extension tube, the B-Macro was the
> clear winner on the Panny 14-140 lens, and they travel together. Several of
> the photos here were taken with that combo.
> <https://goo.gl/photos/JE6dSSvqHtBRRWXb6>
>
> These lenses do not have front threads, which allows them to have larger
> glass elements than C-Us with front threads.
> There's quite an obvious physical difference, which may contribute to optical
> superiority. I've not had occasion to try the A-Life Size Macro. This and
> other
> high diopter lenses are for close work, and I have dedicated macro lenses for
> that.
>
> For the smaller, 37 and 46 mm thread lenses, the contemporary Oly MCON-
> P02 is an outstanding optical performer in an outstanding physical design.
>
> Converted Moose
>
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