pentax fa 100mm 3.5 shot-1st attempt

**dcmsox2004** · 03-13-2009, 08:30 AM

g'day to all...
first foray into macro shootin'
just playing around with this lens... purchased on amazon, for 100 bucks, in great shape... only the seller was a smoker.... ugh... aired it out a bit, the smell dissipated .. but....
here's a shot of my watch... i know the pic is large, but i'm surprised by the results..
please comment... dave m.

the smudge on the left is my fingerprint... call csi !!!

Last edited by dcmsox2004; 03-13-2009 at 08:33 AM. Reason: additional info

kjao · 03-14-2009, 03:15 AM

Hi,

Nice shot! I used to have the same lens but rebadged. It is a very nice lens optically but the construction is a little plastic.

cheers
Kenny

**dcmsox2004** · 03-14-2009, 09:50 AM

i just received the macro 1:1 conversion lens, from promaster inc, for about 24 and change...
shipped quickly as well.... i can't wait to give this a go....
the only pp i did was to correct the wb.... minor sharpening....
the construction of the lens is marginal, but with care, hopefully will last for a while....
i'd really like to land the tamron 90mm 1:1, i can dream, can't i ???
but for a budget macro, it's tough to beat... not that common for sale however....

troyz · 03-16-2009, 10:21 AM

You're off to a good start!

I have the Phoenix AF variant of this lens. With proper macro technique it works quite well (stop down to f/8-f/16 and use a flash at ISO 100 or go high ISO in ambient light or use a tripod if possible).

Needs about +2EV exposure compensation when used with built-in flash at full extension.

Works okay for telephoto at f/5.6 and above. For subjects at infinity, hyperfocal focusing (f/8-ish) is a bit more reliable than autofocus.

**dcmsox2004** · 03-16-2009, 10:56 AM

i know i'm not as young (and as capable, steady that is)... trying to hold the k200d perfectly still while macro shootin' is a new experience....
i've got a monopod and lightweight tripod..... might need to come into play...
i just hate dragging around hardware...
thanks for the tips !!

hinman · 03-16-2009, 11:04 AM

A very nice test shot. Do you happen to the 1:1 matched macro adapter on your 100mm f/3.5? I don't have your lens but I do have a copy of the 1:1 matched macro adapter in 49mm. It is a very decent achromatic diopter that I use on several of my non-close-up in 50mm, 58mm, and 135mm that share the 49mm filter thread. You can see the detail of the adapter in Cosina 1:1 matched macro adapter.

Update: now I saw you with the adapter. Please report back how you like the $24 adapter. I love mine and I always have it like a filter in my bag.

03-13-2009, 08:30 AM	#1
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	pentax fa 100mm 3.5 shot-1st attempt g'day to all... first foray into macro shootin' just playing around with this lens... purchased on amazon, for 100 bucks, in great shape... only the seller was a smoker.... ugh... aired it out a bit, the smell dissipated .. but.... here's a shot of my watch... i know the pic is large, but i'm surprised by the results.. please comment... dave m. the smudge on the left is my fingerprint... call csi !!! Last edited by dcmsox2004; 03-13-2009 at 08:33 AM. Reason: additional info

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03-14-2009, 03:15 AM	#2
kjao Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 423	Hi, Nice shot! I used to have the same lens but rebadged. It is a very nice lens optically but the construction is a little plastic. cheers Kenny

03-14-2009, 09:50 AM	#3
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522 Original Poster	i just received the macro 1:1 conversion lens, from promaster inc, for about 24 and change... shipped quickly as well.... i can't wait to give this a go.... the only pp i did was to correct the wb.... minor sharpening.... the construction of the lens is marginal, but with care, hopefully will last for a while.... i'd really like to land the tamron 90mm 1:1, i can dream, can't i ??? but for a budget macro, it's tough to beat... not that common for sale however....

03-16-2009, 10:21 AM	#4
troyz Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 389	You're off to a good start! I have the Phoenix AF variant of this lens. With proper macro technique it works quite well (stop down to f/8-f/16 and use a flash at ISO 100 or go high ISO in ambient light or use a tripod if possible). Needs about +2EV exposure compensation when used with built-in flash at full extension. Works okay for telephoto at f/5.6 and above. For subjects at infinity, hyperfocal focusing (f/8-ish) is a bit more reliable than autofocus.

03-16-2009, 10:56 AM	#5
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522 Original Poster	i know i'm not as young (and as capable, steady that is)... trying to hold the k200d perfectly still while macro shootin' is a new experience.... i've got a monopod and lightweight tripod..... might need to come into play... i just hate dragging around hardware... thanks for the tips !!

03-16-2009, 11:04 AM	#6
hinman Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Fremont, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,473	A very nice test shot. Do you happen to the 1:1 matched macro adapter on your 100mm f/3.5? I don't have your lens but I do have a copy of the 1:1 matched macro adapter in 49mm. It is a very decent achromatic diopter that I use on several of my non-close-up in 50mm, 58mm, and 135mm that share the 49mm filter thread. You can see the detail of the adapter in Cosina 1:1 matched macro adapter. Update: now I saw you with the adapter. Please report back how you like the $24 adapter. I love mine and I always have it like a filter in my bag.

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