Originally posted by kentishrev I cannot believe this has not been asked before.....but cannot find it anywhere. So here goes,
I current own several lenses: a 20-40 Limited, 18-55 WR, 50mm f/1.8, 135mm M, and 55-300 WR. So, for a relative newcomer, with a K-30, I've got (I think) most things covered. However, with money saved, I'm looking for a Macro lens - something to try now the summer is coming and the bugs are out.
I've looked at both the 100mm WR Macro, and the 35mm Macro Limited. Both seem wonderful lenses. I'm uncertain on which to get. Given my current lens line-up, which would you all recommend I go for. And why? What is the true difference as a Macro lens between the two?
many thanks
With the 35mm, for 1:1 magnification, your subject will literally be a few millimeters away from the lens. It also doubles as a nice normal lens. With the 100mm, you can be over a foot away, so it's more convenient as a macro lens in many scenarios. It also doubles as a good but slow-to-focus telephoto lens. So that's the key difference in a nutshell
Adam
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