Nature This Is Not a Macro Lens

This Is Not a Macro Lens · **3 Likes**

My DA* 50-135 is not considered a Macro lens but does an amazing job when cropped to be a close up.

**eaglem** · 06-10-2018, 04:18 PM

Very good examples of macro detail.

SSGGeezer · 06-10-2018, 05:20 PM

I love this lens more every time I use it. Wide open, for astro, (images to come if Stacker works well.) Even small wildlife and birds with no fear.

---------- Post added 06-10-18 at 05:21 PM ----------

Originally posted by eaglem

Very good examples of macro detail.

Thanks for that comment, you are one of the biggest contributors of cool macro shots here. I wonder if anyone makes a close up adapter lens large enough for the 50-135?

**DW58** · 06-10-2018, 05:28 PM

Nicely done. Your picking up some fine detail.

normhead · 06-10-2018, 05:33 PM - **1 Like**

Pentax saves it's macro designation for 1:1 lenses, Other companies use i fro as low a 1:2. Many Penettax lenses would be called macros if released by Sigma.

SSGGeezer · 06-10-2018, 05:45 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Pentax saves it's macro designation for 1:1 lenses, Other companies use i fro as low a 1:2. Many Penettax lenses would be called macros if released by Sigma.

That is interesting as before editing for forum resolutions, these images are both still about 75% of uncropped. Both are over 4500 x 3000 px in dimension. That tells me that KP and this lens equals more flexibility when using it as a walk around.

bertwert · 06-10-2018, 06:12 PM - **1 Like**

Shows you don't need a lens fully dedicated for the task, thanks for sharing, really nice

normhead · 06-11-2018, 05:17 AM

Hey bert, did you figure out the macro on the 70-300. Its really handy for insects (butterflies and bees)because you shoot from 7 feet away and there's less chance you spook them.

bertwert · 06-11-2018, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Hey bert, did you figure out the macro on the 70-300. Its really handy for insects (butterflies and bees)because you shoot from 7 feet away and there's less chance you spook them.

Haven't had too much to do so, been enjoying the A 400, in fact I took a few butterfly/dragonfly photos with it recently, though not worth posting

I'll go out this afternoon with the 70-300 and see what I can do

normhead · 06-11-2018, 06:31 AM

Originally posted by bertwert

Haven't had too much to do so, been enjoying the A 400, in fact I took a few butterfly/dragonfly photos with it recently, though not worth posting

I'll go out this afternoon with the 70-300 and see what I can do

You have to be between 200 and 300mm and there's macro switch on the side of the lens.

bertwert · 06-11-2018, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by normhead

You have to be between 200 and 300mm and there's macro switch on the side of the lens.

Yep, saw that and messed around inside, but haven't gone outside with it, I'll report back this afternoon

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06-10-2018, 04:18 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,148	Very good examples of macro detail.

06-10-2018, 05:20 PM	#3
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845 Original Poster	I love this lens more every time I use it. Wide open, for astro, (images to come if Stacker works well.) Even small wildlife and birds with no fear. ---------- Post added 06-10-18 at 05:21 PM ---------- Originally posted by eaglem Very good examples of macro detail. Thanks for that comment, you are one of the biggest contributors of cool macro shots here. I wonder if anyone makes a close up adapter lens large enough for the 50-135?

06-10-2018, 05:28 PM	#4
DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,064	Nicely done. Your picking up some fine detail.

06-10-2018, 05:33 PM - 1 Like	#5
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Pentax saves it's macro designation for 1:1 lenses, Other companies use i fro as low a 1:2. Many Penettax lenses would be called macros if released by Sigma.

06-10-2018, 05:45 PM	#6
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845 Original Poster	Originally posted by normhead Pentax saves it's macro designation for 1:1 lenses, Other companies use i fro as low a 1:2. Many Penettax lenses would be called macros if released by Sigma. That is interesting as before editing for forum resolutions, these images are both still about 75% of uncropped. Both are over 4500 x 3000 px in dimension. That tells me that KP and this lens equals more flexibility when using it as a walk around.

06-10-2018, 06:12 PM - 1 Like	#7
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Shows you don't need a lens fully dedicated for the task, thanks for sharing, really nice

06-11-2018, 05:17 AM	#8
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Hey bert, did you figure out the macro on the 70-300. Its really handy for insects (butterflies and bees)because you shoot from 7 feet away and there's less chance you spook them.

06-11-2018, 06:16 AM	#9
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by normhead Hey bert, did you figure out the macro on the 70-300. Its really handy for insects (butterflies and bees)because you shoot from 7 feet away and there's less chance you spook them. Haven't had too much to do so, been enjoying the A 400, in fact I took a few butterfly/dragonfly photos with it recently, though not worth posting I'll go out this afternoon with the 70-300 and see what I can do

06-11-2018, 06:31 AM	#10
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by bertwert Haven't had too much to do so, been enjoying the A 400, in fact I took a few butterfly/dragonfly photos with it recently, though not worth posting I'll go out this afternoon with the 70-300 and see what I can do You have to be between 200 and 300mm and there's macro switch on the side of the lens.

06-11-2018, 06:42 AM	#11
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Originally posted by normhead You have to be between 200 and 300mm and there's macro switch on the side of the lens. Yep, saw that and messed around inside, but haven't gone outside with it, I'll report back this afternoon