On 6/17/2022 2:13 PM, Mike Gordon via olympus wrote:
GAS is Us Moose writes:
C-U is also important to me. This lens shares with the 12-100/4 closest focus
at 12 mm, rather than the long end. I tried the Sigma Achromatic Macro Lens AML
72-01, but the result was disappointing. Then the Pentax T-132 did a great job.
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Curiously the Pentax T132 as lovely as it is on the PL 100-400 is LOUSY on the
12-100. Moose just about put the Sigma CU diopter in my hand with a link. The
working distance isn't great, but I think it is decent on the 12-100/4?
Looks great! Even with a large collection, matching size and optimal diopter - AND - work well together, isn't
guaranteed. I suspect a Nikon 5T would work, but the difference in working distance wouldn't be much.
The 12-200 does not have sync IS but I think the advantage is much less on the
OM-1 as the IBIS is so good. I think only half a stop or so depending on the
lens which is much different than earlier models. The 12-200 images seem to
clean up well and seems dramatically better than that Tammy on the 5D.
Or have processing tools and their user improved a lot? 😁
https://www.olyendomike.com/La-Palma-2022/i-QZWcZqx/A
This was a quick single shot while we were hiking from one Mirador to
another--no heavy lifting on that one.
https://www.olyendomike.com/La-Palma-2022/i-qQbP6sB/A
Perhaps I should have focus bracketed but I thought it is OK for what it is.
In past times I used to always have a dedicated macro kit and if the subject is
worth a macro shot, it is worth putting on extension tubes or a macro lens.
That doesn't work so well when hiking. I can catch up but can get waaaay
behind for a while.
Yup. The truth is that I'm not that much of a lone shooter. I like being in company in
the field. 😁
And my experience so far is that the right lens/C-U lens combo is right up
there with tubes or macro lens.
With today's hugely complex zooms with internal focus, I wonder if "fooling" them about subject distance with an AC-U
lens might not be better than using them at a distance from sensor outside of their design parameters.
New appreciation for achromatic CU diopters, Mike
Little bits of magic.
Abra Cadabra Moose
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