Hi everyone!
After a lot of research, I have finally narrowed down my choices for a macro lens for my K-x:
Tamron 90mm 2.8 Di Macro
* Pros: sharpness, focal length, focus limiter, price
* Con: no QS, need to use clutch to switch btw. A/M
Pentax 100mm SMC FA or DFA
Pros: smaller size and weight of the DFA
Cons: no focus limiter on DFA version
Sigma 105mm EX DG
Pro: extra focal length,
Cons: weight, no QS?
Optically, I know I will be happy w/ whichever lens I choose.
1) Which feature is more useful to have: focus limiter or QS? What is the cheaters QS and how is it used?
2) I will be using the lens handheld which is why I am considering weight; which lens is easier to use handheld?
3) Focus is primarily on macro, but want to take food, portrait & landscape sometimes, so which lens is more versatile?
Also, I am ok with buying either new or used versions; but only if there is a significant difference as I would be losing out on the warranty w/ used.
Please help me narrow down my choice so I can start using my new lens
Last edited by bellavida; 07-26-2013 at 09:47 AM.