lens decision?

charliezap · 02-13-2011, 05:24 PM

I mentioned on another thread that I'm looking for a real good macro lens in the $700 range. I was going to get a lonnggg lens but I think that I will use the macro a lot more with the good weather only a few months away.---charliezap

twitch · 02-13-2011, 05:27 PM

DFA 100mm WR macro
DFA 50mm macro
DA 35mm f2.8 macro

All are sharp, pick whichever focal length you prefer

**StephenMerola** · 02-13-2011, 05:31 PM

I would go for the Sigma 105mm or the Tamron 90mm if you want to save a few dollars or the Pentax 100mm if you want the weather resistance.

Actually, the new Sigma 150mm macro is rumored to be coming, but I am not sure how much that will be.

Ubuntu_user · 02-13-2011, 06:13 PM

Another plus for the D FA 100mm WR... Amazing lens.

charliezap · 02-13-2011, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by charliezap

I mentioned on another thread that I'm looking for a real good macro lens in the $700 range. I was going to get a lonnggg lens but I think that I will use the macro a lot more with the good weather only a few months away.---charliezap

Originally posted by twitch

DFA 100mm WR macro
DFA 50mm macro
DA 35mm f2.8 macro

All are sharp, pick whichever focal length you prefer

Originally posted by StephenMerola

I would go for the Sigma 105mm or the Tamron 90mm if you want to save a few dollars or the Pentax 100mm if you want the weather resistance.

Actually, the new Sigma 150mm macro is rumored to be coming, but I am not sure how much that will be.

Originally posted by Ubuntu_user

Another plus for the D FA 100mm WR... Amazing lens.

Thanks for the feedback so far. The Sigma and Tamaron have been on my radar screen because Tess and Eaglem do use them and their pictures are a very good
quality from the optics besides the subject matter.I have looked at the 100mm pentax also.So far the consensus has been going in a favorable direction to make my decision that much easier.---charliezap

02-13-2011, 05:24 PM	#1
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	lens decision? I mentioned on another thread that I'm looking for a real good macro lens in the $700 range. I was going to get a lonnggg lens but I think that I will use the macro a lot more with the good weather only a few months away.---charliezap

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02-13-2011, 05:27 PM	#2
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	DFA 100mm WR macro DFA 50mm macro DA 35mm f2.8 macro All are sharp, pick whichever focal length you prefer

02-13-2011, 05:31 PM	#3
StephenMerola Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Albums Posts: 423	I would go for the Sigma 105mm or the Tamron 90mm if you want to save a few dollars or the Pentax 100mm if you want the weather resistance. Actually, the new Sigma 150mm macro is rumored to be coming, but I am not sure how much that will be.

02-13-2011, 06:13 PM	#4
Ubuntu_user Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,545	Another plus for the D FA 100mm WR... Amazing lens.

02-13-2011, 06:57 PM	#5
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by charliezap I mentioned on another thread that I'm looking for a real good macro lens in the $700 range. I was going to get a lonnggg lens but I think that I will use the macro a lot more with the good weather only a few months away.---charliezap Originally posted by twitch DFA 100mm WR macro DFA 50mm macro DA 35mm f2.8 macro All are sharp, pick whichever focal length you prefer Originally posted by StephenMerola I would go for the Sigma 105mm or the Tamron 90mm if you want to save a few dollars or the Pentax 100mm if you want the weather resistance. Actually, the new Sigma 150mm macro is rumored to be coming, but I am not sure how much that will be. Originally posted by Ubuntu_user Another plus for the D FA 100mm WR... Amazing lens. Thanks for the feedback so far. The Sigma and Tamaron have been on my radar screen because Tess and Eaglem do use them and their pictures are a very good quality from the optics besides the subject matter.I have looked at the 100mm pentax also.So far the consensus has been going in a favorable direction to make my decision that much easier.---charliezap

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