recamendation

retired2007 · 03-27-2015, 03:55 PM

i have a k20d with an old manual 70-200 mm micro lens. when trying to use the micro i cant get it to focus close enough to get a real micro shot. ( cmos sensor? ). what would be a good micro lens to get just for micro and would work with the k20d cmos sensor? a couple options as far as price range would be helpful. $300.-500
thanks

SpecialK · 03-27-2015, 05:19 PM

Most zooms in that range say "Macro", but it really means about 1:3 magnifiction. The camera has nothing to do with that.

There are probably a couple used Tamron 90 macro lens in the forum marketplace, likely for under $300. I just sold mine. It will focus close - a 1:1 ratio.

**UncleVanya** · 03-28-2015, 05:35 AM

F, FA, D FA 100 macro. Check the marketplace several options.

sterretje · 03-28-2015, 05:51 AM

Some options would be any of the current macro lenses (you can do the price check yourself); Pentax DA35Ltd, DFA50, DFA100WR. Tamron 90 (mentioned), Sigma 70 (the 105 is no longer available in Pentax mount if I'm not mistaken). And there is a magnitude of old manual focus macro lenses.

A note: longer focal length allows you to stay away further from the subject; less risk of bugs running away or the camera throwing a shadow over the subject.

photolady95 · 03-28-2015, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by sterretje

the 105 is no longer available in Pentax mount if I'm not mistaken

Not as a new lens but still available as used. I just sold mine to a friend and bought it from Adorama's used section a year ago.

03-27-2015, 03:55 PM	#1
retired2007 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: new Albany IN Posts: 861	recamendation i have a k20d with an old manual 70-200 mm micro lens. when trying to use the micro i cant get it to focus close enough to get a real micro shot. ( cmos sensor? ). what would be a good micro lens to get just for micro and would work with the k20d cmos sensor? a couple options as far as price range would be helpful. $300.-500 thanks

03-27-2015, 05:19 PM	#2
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,481	Most zooms in that range say "Macro", but it really means about 1:3 magnifiction. The camera has nothing to do with that. There are probably a couple used Tamron 90 macro lens in the forum marketplace, likely for under $300. I just sold mine. It will focus close - a 1:1 ratio.

03-28-2015, 05:35 AM	#3
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,445	F, FA, D FA 100 macro. Check the marketplace several options.

03-28-2015, 05:51 AM	#4
sterretje Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Roodepoort, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,561	Some options would be any of the current macro lenses (you can do the price check yourself); Pentax DA35Ltd, DFA50, DFA100WR. Tamron 90 (mentioned), Sigma 70 (the 105 is no longer available in Pentax mount if I'm not mistaken). And there is a magnitude of old manual focus macro lenses. A note: longer focal length allows you to stay away further from the subject; less risk of bugs running away or the camera throwing a shadow over the subject.

03-28-2015, 10:06 AM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by sterretje the 105 is no longer available in Pentax mount if I'm not mistaken Not as a new lens but still available as used. I just sold mine to a friend and bought it from Adorama's used section a year ago.