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12345 · 06-22-2016, 12:18 PM - **7 Likes**

I got my shiny "new" (it does like it's new, doesn't that count?

) Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro a few days ago! Of course, a new lens does no good when it sits in it's nice leather pouch, so I took it for a spin in the "flower garden". (A few flowers beside the sidewalk of the house.) Having AF on a 1:1 lens is all very good, but I find that I get by just fine using my eyes to see when it's in focus. I just set it to MF at 1:1, and shoot!

EJM_0198-3 on Flickr

Unfortunately this resized preview doesn't let you see the individual eyes that make up the compound eye, but if you click through and view it large, they're very visible!

Hoverfly on Corn Speedwell flower: Shot with my K-5IIs + 90mm Macro + YN-560 III diffused.

bertwert · 06-22-2016, 12:21 PM

Great photo!
Awesome detail!

12345 · 06-22-2016, 12:32 PM

Thank you @bertwert!

RAART · 06-22-2016, 12:33 PM

Excellent

**Des** · 06-22-2016, 12:37 PM

Great shot. With these high quality macro lenses you can go beyond f8 to squeeze out some extra DOF, if light permits. Even with diffraction they are still plenty sharp. With my DFA 100, f11, f13, f16 are still very sharp.

esrandall · 06-22-2016, 01:17 PM

Nice shot, man. The Tamron 90 was always a favorite of mine (right behind the D-FA 100 WR). The VC version of the Tamron is my number one lens on my D610

**BigDave** · 06-22-2016, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by 12345

Having AF on a 1:1 lens is all very good, but I find that I get by just fine using my eyes to see when it's in focus. I just set it to MF at 1:1, and shoot!

yes, I do the same. I use auto focus to start, switch my Sigma 105 macro to manual focus then just move my body in and out to achieve the focus point I desire. It really is quite easy. If you can set the Tamron 90 to manual focus, you can hold down the AF button and the camera (works with my K-7 and K-1) beeps at you when focus is achieved. I don't know if the K-5 will do this, but can't imagine they would disable the feature in other models. I also stay on center spot focus, so I pick the point of focus instead of allowing the camera to choose.

Adam · 06-22-2016, 01:23 PM

Love the colors and bokeh. Very nice!

12345 · 06-22-2016, 01:34 PM

Thanks for all the kind comments guys! Needless to say I'm quite happy with the lens!

Originally posted by Des

Great shot. With these high quality macro lenses you can go beyond f8 to squeeze out some extra DOF, if light permits. Even with diffraction they are still plenty sharp. With my DFA 100, f11, f13, f16 are still very sharp.

Thanks for the tip, much appreciated!

**Apet-Sure** · 06-22-2016, 02:21 PM

Awesome photo! Both that camera and that lens are on my 'when my wife's boss wins the lottery' wish list.

**ramseybuckeye** · 06-22-2016, 02:23 PM

The Tamron and you are a great combination, superb image!

12345 · 06-22-2016, 02:32 PM

Thanks, Apet-Sure, and ramseybuckeye!

wissink · 06-22-2016, 05:16 PM

Very nice image. I can never seem to get that much detail in macro. Impressive

12345 · 06-22-2016, 05:31 PM

Thanks wissink! What lens do you use for macro?

Dlanor Sekao · 06-22-2016, 05:41 PM

Very Impressive Indeed !

06-22-2016, 12:18 PM - 7 Likes	#1
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520	Took my "new" lens out for a spin! I got my shiny "new" (it does like it's new, doesn't that count? ) Tamron 90mm f/2.8 macro a few days ago! Of course, a new lens does no good when it sits in it's nice leather pouch, so I took it for a spin in the "flower garden". (A few flowers beside the sidewalk of the house.) Having AF on a 1:1 lens is all very good, but I find that I get by just fine using my eyes to see when it's in focus. I just set it to MF at 1:1, and shoot! EJM_0198-3 on Flickr Unfortunately this resized preview doesn't let you see the individual eyes that make up the compound eye, but if you click through and view it large, they're very visible! Hoverfly on Corn Speedwell flower: Shot with my K-5IIs + 90mm Macro + YN-560 III diffused.

06-22-2016, 01:23 PM	#8
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Love the colors and bokeh. Very nice! Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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06-22-2016, 12:21 PM	#2
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Great photo! Awesome detail!

06-22-2016, 12:32 PM	#3
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520 Original Poster	Thank you @bertwert!

06-22-2016, 12:33 PM	#4
RAART Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oakville, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,095	Excellent

06-22-2016, 12:37 PM	#5
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Great shot. With these high quality macro lenses you can go beyond f8 to squeeze out some extra DOF, if light permits. Even with diffraction they are still plenty sharp. With my DFA 100, f11, f13, f16 are still very sharp.

06-22-2016, 01:17 PM	#6
esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	Nice shot, man. The Tamron 90 was always a favorite of mine (right behind the D-FA 100 WR). The VC version of the Tamron is my number one lens on my D610

06-22-2016, 01:17 PM	#7
BigDave Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,626	Originally posted by 12345 Having AF on a 1:1 lens is all very good, but I find that I get by just fine using my eyes to see when it's in focus. I just set it to MF at 1:1, and shoot! yes, I do the same. I use auto focus to start, switch my Sigma 105 macro to manual focus then just move my body in and out to achieve the focus point I desire. It really is quite easy. If you can set the Tamron 90 to manual focus, you can hold down the AF button and the camera (works with my K-7 and K-1) beeps at you when focus is achieved. I don't know if the K-5 will do this, but can't imagine they would disable the feature in other models. I also stay on center spot focus, so I pick the point of focus instead of allowing the camera to choose.

06-22-2016, 01:34 PM	#9
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520 Original Poster	Thanks for all the kind comments guys! Needless to say I'm quite happy with the lens! Originally posted by Des Great shot. With these high quality macro lenses you can go beyond f8 to squeeze out some extra DOF, if light permits. Even with diffraction they are still plenty sharp. With my DFA 100, f11, f13, f16 are still very sharp. Thanks for the tip, much appreciated!

06-22-2016, 02:21 PM	#10
Apet-Sure Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Goldsboro North Carolina Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,872	Awesome photo! Both that camera and that lens are on my 'when my wife's boss wins the lottery' wish list.

06-22-2016, 02:23 PM	#11
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,295	The Tamron and you are a great combination, superb image!

06-22-2016, 02:32 PM	#12
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520 Original Poster	Thanks, Apet-Sure, and ramseybuckeye!

06-22-2016, 05:16 PM	#13
wissink Veteran Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: S-ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 609	Very nice image. I can never seem to get that much detail in macro. Impressive

06-22-2016, 05:31 PM	#14
12345 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 520 Original Poster	Thanks wissink! What lens do you use for macro?

06-22-2016, 05:41 PM	#15
Dlanor Sekao Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 1,457	Very Impressive Indeed !

Took my "new" lens out for a spin!

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