Close Up Lens

CateKerr · 04-23-2011, 08:40 AM

Alas, I was going to get myself the 100mm lens, but the tax man cometh. Does anyone have a suggestion for a reasonably priced macro lens substitute for my trusty K20D?

I am still going to acquire the 100mm lens, but will have to wait a month or two.

Cate

**boriscleto** · 04-23-2011, 08:46 AM

Raynox Macro conversion lenses for Digital SLR camera, our Thirds Mount camera, Micro Four Thirds Mount camera

Marc Sabatella · 04-23-2011, 01:51 PM

And see the Raynox Club thread if you doubt the performance you can get for $40. And in a package the not much bigger than a double-stuff Orea cookie, at that.

Ash · 04-23-2011, 03:49 PM

Cate, if you're going to get a macro lens anyway, I'd just wait until you get the funds for it. Unless you need macro capability now, or macro lens prices are beyond your budget, I suggest looking at the DFA 100 macro, whether WR version or not (depending on your needs). Other cheaper choices include the Tamron 90 f/2.8 macro and Sigma 70 f/2.8 macro. These are all autofocus. If you want to save more money you can get manual focus macro lenses, but these will be harder to find.

All the best for that.

04-23-2011, 08:40 AM	#1
CateKerr New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lanark, Ontario Posts: 8	Close Up Lens Alas, I was going to get myself the 100mm lens, but the tax man cometh. Does anyone have a suggestion for a reasonably priced macro lens substitute for my trusty K20D? I am still going to acquire the 100mm lens, but will have to wait a month or two. Cate

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Marc Sabatella Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,686	And see the Raynox Club thread if you doubt the performance you can get for $40. And in a package the not much bigger than a double-stuff Orea cookie, at that.

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Ash Community Manager Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 22,683	Cate, if you're going to get a macro lens anyway, I'd just wait until you get the funds for it. Unless you need macro capability now, or macro lens prices are beyond your budget, I suggest looking at the DFA 100 macro, whether WR version or not (depending on your needs). Other cheaper choices include the Tamron 90 f/2.8 macro and Sigma 70 f/2.8 macro. These are all autofocus. If you want to save more money you can get manual focus macro lenses, but these will be harder to find. All the best for that.