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bladerunner6 · 11-28-2020, 11:57 AM

Originally posted by que es tu

I've had good results with a Canon 500D close-up filter and my HD DA 55-300 (non-PLM). I don't know if it is 1:1, but it is still cool! Focusing is tough though, focus peeking in live view helps.

Good idea and nice real world examples.

bladerunner6 · 11-28-2020, 03:48 PM

While not a true macro since it only goes to 1:2, the Sigma 28-80 Macro can produce some decent images.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/masters.galleries.dpreview.com/3100496.jpg?X-Amz-Ex...53e1cfd33f633a

Here it is in the review database.

Sigma 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 II Macro Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

And here is an article about using one version of the lens,

https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/influential-gear/insect-portraits-with...o.html?src=all

I wish you good fortune in your search for affordable macro options.

**Minimonster** · 11-29-2020, 01:05 AM - **1 Like**

Or what about something like the F 35-70 which has a pretty good macro mode. Even better when the Raynox 150 is added.

Ian Stuart Forsyth · 11-29-2020, 01:30 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Soggy75

Currently have
Pentax 18-55 and 50-200 kit lens
Pentax 50 mm 1.8 and 35mm 2.4 prime
Tamron 18-50 2.8
Pentax a 50mm 1.7

If you are still interested because you have 50mm and 35mm lenses
i would recommend that you reverse mount one of them onto your camera

reverse mounting ring for pentax - Bing images

While this is not done with a pentax camera I used the 50mm 1.8 reverse mounted on a D800

https://photos.smugmug.com/Nature-2016/i-Gp4pQ3h/0/80d8712b/4K/162_3584%20as...ect-1_1-4K.jpg

Another combo you might consider is reverse mounting your 50mm to the front of your 50-200 something like this
https://pduncan02.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/20141224-macrophoto-07.jpg

Rings can be found cheap
Here i have done this again with nikon

that is a 70-200 with a pentax M 50mm1.7 reverse mounted on it

bluestringer · 11-29-2020, 05:32 AM

Look for a Vivitar 55 2.8 Macro. Excellent lens and can be found fairly cheap.

RobSpain · 11-29-2020, 06:17 AM

I bought about a year ago an SMC 100mm M Macro f/4 from a dealer in Japan on eBay for just 75 euros. It arrived beautifully packaged and in mint condition. It's a lovely lens to use, especially the focusing ring!

11-28-2020, 03:48 PM	#32
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Another possible suggestion While not a true macro since it only goes to 1:2, the Sigma 28-80 Macro can produce some decent images. https://s3.amazonaws.com/masters.galleries.dpreview.com/3100496.jpg?X-Amz-Ex...53e1cfd33f633a Here it is in the review database. Sigma 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 II Macro Lens Reviews - Sigma Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database And here is an article about using one version of the lens, https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/influential-gear/insect-portraits-with...o.html?src=all I wish you good fortune in your search for affordable macro options. Last edited by bladerunner6; 11-28-2020 at 03:56 PM.

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11-28-2020, 11:57 AM	#31
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by que es tu I've had good results with a Canon 500D close-up filter and my HD DA 55-300 (non-PLM). I don't know if it is 1:1, but it is still cool! Focusing is tough though, focus peeking in live view helps. Good idea and nice real world examples.

11-29-2020, 01:05 AM - 1 Like	#33
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Or what about something like the F 35-70 which has a pretty good macro mode. Even better when the Raynox 150 is added.

11-29-2020, 01:30 AM - 1 Like	#34
Ian Stuart Forsyth Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,531	Originally posted by Soggy75 Currently have Pentax 18-55 and 50-200 kit lens Pentax 50 mm 1.8 and 35mm 2.4 prime Tamron 18-50 2.8 Pentax a 50mm 1.7 If you are still interested because you have 50mm and 35mm lenses i would recommend that you reverse mount one of them onto your camera reverse mounting ring for pentax - Bing images While this is not done with a pentax camera I used the 50mm 1.8 reverse mounted on a D800 https://photos.smugmug.com/Nature-2016/i-Gp4pQ3h/0/80d8712b/4K/162_3584%20as...ect-1_1-4K.jpg Another combo you might consider is reverse mounting your 50mm to the front of your 50-200 something like this https://pduncan02.files.wordpress.com/2014/12/20141224-macrophoto-07.jpg Rings can be found cheap Here i have done this again with nikon that is a 70-200 with a pentax M 50mm1.7 reverse mounted on it

11-29-2020, 05:32 AM	#35
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Look for a Vivitar 55 2.8 Macro. Excellent lens and can be found fairly cheap.

11-29-2020, 06:17 AM	#36
RobSpain Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Malaga province Posts: 494	I bought about a year ago an SMC 100mm M Macro f/4 from a dealer in Japan on eBay for just 75 euros. It arrived beautifully packaged and in mint condition. It's a lovely lens to use, especially the focusing ring!

Cheap macro options for newbie

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