Low cost macro

Haakan · 08-23-2008, 07:45 AM

I wanted to try some shooting macro but the macro lenses are quite expensive. So I got a Pentax A 50mm 1:1.7 and a 2x TC on ebay, total cost about $60. This way I also got a beautiful 50 mm prime lens.

It actually turned out to work quite well for macro shooting. Here is the result of an initial attempt, chasing after a bumble bee in the garden. I used the pop up flash, which is not optimal for close ups, but it still turned out decently I think.

Best regards,
Haakan

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Last edited by Haakan; 08-23-2008 at 12:39 PM.

stevebrot · 08-23-2008, 09:38 AM

Looks great! Good work!

Congratulations on the good price as well. When I bought my A 50/1.7 on the bay, they were going for about $100 USD with no TC thrown in.

Steve

(Always in favor of the cheap macro...TC, extension tubes, bellows, bring it on!)

Haakan · 08-23-2008, 12:38 PM

Thank you.
I will try it out some more, but so far it look promising.

Best regards,
Haakan

timbo13 · 08-23-2008, 05:23 PM

Very nice, Haakan, I agree, it looks promising. I look forward to seeing more!

Haakan · 08-23-2008, 06:21 PM

Thank you,
based on your statement regarding your lens collection, it looks as I am heading down the same path. The possibility to pick up great old lenses at a decent price is one really a nice benefit with Pentax.

Best regards,
Haakan

08-23-2008, 07:45 AM	#1
Haakan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 182	Low cost macro I wanted to try some shooting macro but the macro lenses are quite expensive. So I got a Pentax A 50mm 1:1.7 and a 2x TC on ebay, total cost about $60. This way I also got a beautiful 50 mm prime lens. It actually turned out to work quite well for macro shooting. Here is the result of an initial attempt, chasing after a bumble bee in the garden. I used the pop up flash, which is not optimal for close ups, but it still turned out decently I think. Best regards, Haakan User Photo Gallery - Macro Last edited by Haakan; 08-23-2008 at 12:39 PM.

08-23-2008, 12:38 PM	#3
Haakan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 182 Original Poster	Thank you Thank you. I will try it out some more, but so far it look promising. Best regards, Haakan

08-23-2008, 06:21 PM	#5
Haakan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 182 Original Poster	Thank you Thank you, based on your statement regarding your lens collection, it looks as I am heading down the same path. The possibility to pick up great old lenses at a decent price is one really a nice benefit with Pentax. Best regards, Haakan

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08-23-2008, 09:38 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Looks great! Good work! Congratulations on the good price as well. When I bought my A 50/1.7 on the bay, they were going for about $100 USD with no TC thrown in. Steve (Always in favor of the cheap macro...TC, extension tubes, bellows, bring it on!)

08-23-2008, 05:23 PM	#4
timbo13 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northboro MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,007	Very nice, Haakan, I agree, it looks promising. I look forward to seeing more!