Originally posted by AfterPentax Mark II Perhaps you never thought of this: You have the 18-55 WR and it is also usable as a macro (more or less). . . .
well as they say: " the devil is in the details "
I define a macro lens as one capable of 1:1 on a full frame sensor
I agree with the other comments on the " distance from target " of macro lenses depending on focal length
I have the:
SMC Pentax-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited
SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm F2.8 Macro
SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro non wr
articles that might be of interest:
Quote: The Pentax Macro eBook
In-depth coverage of Pentax macro and close-up accessories
By PF Staff in Articles and Tips on Sep 18, 2021
https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/photo-articles/pentax-macro-accessory-ebook.html#page_1
This article l discusses the 18-55 vs dedicated macro lens
Quote: The Advantages of a Dedicated Macro Lens
Achieving lift-size magnification
By PF Staff in Tutorial Videos on Apr 4, 2016
Read more at:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/articles/tutorial-videos/18-55mm-kit-vs-a-dedic...#ixzz7foPI542y