Nature An Attractive Flower

An Attractive Flower · **6 Likes**

on the dark forest floor

**ToddK** · 09-19-2019, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

An absolute wonderful image and yes, that lens is superb.

Thank you Heinrich!

**Fries** · 09-19-2019, 02:10 PM

Really 'fresh' image of a delicate flower!

**ToddK** · 09-19-2019, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Fries

Really 'fresh' image of a delicate flower!

Thanks for the comment Fries!

Dewman · 09-20-2019, 02:20 PM

My first 1:1 macro shot taken with a designated MACRO lens... not reversed or with a bellows.... was taken with the wonderful FA-50mm f:2.8 Pentax lens. It served me well for several years, but as my flexibility decreased as I aged, I finally sold it and bought it's big brother, the FA-100mm f:2.8 macro because of the longer minimum focusing distance. To be honest, I can see very little difference in the quality of images from either lens. My eyesight is far from being what it was as a young man, but I still consider these two lenses as being among the best Pentax ever made, especially when cost is concerned.

**ToddK** · 09-20-2019, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

My first 1:1 macro shot taken with a designated MACRO lens... not reversed or with a bellows.... was taken with the wonderful FA-50mm f:2.8 Pentax lens. It served me well for several years, but as my flexibility decreased as I aged, I finally sold it and bought it's big brother, the FA-100mm f:2.8 macro because of the longer minimum focusing distance. To be honest, I can see very little difference in the quality of images from either lens. My eyesight is far from being what it was as a young man, but I still consider these two lenses as being among the best Pentax ever made, especially when cost is concerned.

I have read from others on PF about the renowned FA 100 mm macro. I have the DFA 100mm macro and really love it, and I would say the IQ is right there with the 50mm. I agree with you on the flexibility issues, I am having a much more difficult time getting into position for many macro shots these days, and the 100mm makes it somewhat easier to do.

Dewman · 09-20-2019, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

I have read from others on PF about the renowned FA 100 mm macro. I have the DFA 100mm macro and really love it, and I would say the IQ is right there with the 50mm. I agree with you on the flexibility issues, I am having a much more difficult time getting into position for many macro shots these days, and the 100mm makes it somewhat easier to do.

Todd, I might recommend the Sigma 70-300mm APO DG lens. It has a 1:2 macro capability with a 37" minimum focus distance. It's wonderful for us older photographers that aren't as limber as we used to be. The price is very reasonable and the IQ is amazing, IMHO.

**ToddK** · 09-20-2019, 09:29 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

Todd, I might recommend the Sigma 70-300mm APO DG lens. It has a 1:2 macro capability with a 37" minimum focus distance. It's wonderful for us older photographers that aren't as limber as we used to be. The price is very reasonable and the IQ is amazing, IMHO.

Thanks for the recommendation Dewman. I will look into it.

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09-19-2019, 05:24 AM	#16
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann An absolute wonderful image and yes, that lens is superb. Thank you Heinrich!

09-19-2019, 02:10 PM	#17
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Really 'fresh' image of a delicate flower!

09-19-2019, 07:48 PM	#18
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fries Really 'fresh' image of a delicate flower! Thanks for the comment Fries!

09-20-2019, 02:20 PM	#19
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	My first 1:1 macro shot taken with a designated MACRO lens... not reversed or with a bellows.... was taken with the wonderful FA-50mm f:2.8 Pentax lens. It served me well for several years, but as my flexibility decreased as I aged, I finally sold it and bought it's big brother, the FA-100mm f:2.8 macro because of the longer minimum focusing distance. To be honest, I can see very little difference in the quality of images from either lens. My eyesight is far from being what it was as a young man, but I still consider these two lenses as being among the best Pentax ever made, especially when cost is concerned.

09-20-2019, 03:54 PM	#20
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dewman My first 1:1 macro shot taken with a designated MACRO lens... not reversed or with a bellows.... was taken with the wonderful FA-50mm f:2.8 Pentax lens. It served me well for several years, but as my flexibility decreased as I aged, I finally sold it and bought it's big brother, the FA-100mm f:2.8 macro because of the longer minimum focusing distance. To be honest, I can see very little difference in the quality of images from either lens. My eyesight is far from being what it was as a young man, but I still consider these two lenses as being among the best Pentax ever made, especially when cost is concerned. I have read from others on PF about the renowned FA 100 mm macro. I have the DFA 100mm macro and really love it, and I would say the IQ is right there with the 50mm. I agree with you on the flexibility issues, I am having a much more difficult time getting into position for many macro shots these days, and the 100mm makes it somewhat easier to do.

09-20-2019, 08:15 PM	#21
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by ToddK I have read from others on PF about the renowned FA 100 mm macro. I have the DFA 100mm macro and really love it, and I would say the IQ is right there with the 50mm. I agree with you on the flexibility issues, I am having a much more difficult time getting into position for many macro shots these days, and the 100mm makes it somewhat easier to do. Todd, I might recommend the Sigma 70-300mm APO DG lens. It has a 1:2 macro capability with a 37" minimum focus distance. It's wonderful for us older photographers that aren't as limber as we used to be. The price is very reasonable and the IQ is amazing, IMHO.

09-20-2019, 09:29 PM	#22
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dewman Todd, I might recommend the Sigma 70-300mm APO DG lens. It has a 1:2 macro capability with a 37" minimum focus distance. It's wonderful for us older photographers that aren't as limber as we used to be. The price is very reasonable and the IQ is amazing, IMHO. Thanks for the recommendation Dewman. I will look into it.