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A Crape Myrtle bloom

**eaglem** · 10-15-2019, 09:56 PM

A nice Stamen shot

**ToddK** · 10-16-2019, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

A nice Stamen shot

Thank you Eaglem!

**K2 to K50** · 10-16-2019, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

A Crape Myrtle bloom

Beautiful photograph, Todd. More than just a "peek".

I am a little confused: the exif data gives a "focal length" of 140mm, while it shows the lens as 100mm Macro?

**ToddK** · 10-16-2019, 08:15 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Beautiful photograph, Todd. More than just a "peek".
I am a little confused: the exif data gives a "focal length" of 140mm, while it shows the lens as 100mm Macro?

Thanks K2 to K50! I had the HD 1.4x teleconverter on it and it doesn't recognize it other than the focal length changes.

**K2 to K50** · 10-16-2019, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

Thanks K2 to K50! I had the HD 1.4x teleconverter on it and it doesn't recognize it other than the focal length changes.

Aha - that explains it! I continue to be amazed by examples in this Forum at how well the Pentax 1.4x works without degrading images. I usually thought of using it for giving extra reach to telephoto focal ranges, but never even wondered about its use in macro photography. I can feel a budget blowout coming on!!!

**ToddK** · 10-16-2019, 09:19 PM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Aha - that explains it! I continue to be amazed by examples in this Forum at how well the Pentax 1.4x works without degrading images. I usually thought of using it for giving extra reach to telephoto focal ranges, but never even wondered about its use in macro photography. I can feel a budget blowout coming on!!!

You really should buy it. It works great with the 100mm macro. Probably better than on a long telephoto.

**K2 to K50** · 10-16-2019, 11:16 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

You really should buy it. It works great with the 100mm macro. Probably better than on a long telephoto.

It is now officially on the shopping list. Bought my new Vanguard Alta Pro2+ 263AP Aluminum-Alloy Tripod Kit with Alta PH-32 a few weeks ago, after my big splurge in June on the KP, 55-300 plm, 100mm 2.8 macro wr, and the 16-85mm WR so the bank balance has a lot of recovery to do.

But I don't regret any of those purchases!!!

**ToddK** · 10-17-2019, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

It is now officially on the shopping list. Bought my new Vanguard Alta Pro2+ 263AP Aluminum-Alloy Tripod Kit with Alta PH-32 a few weeks ago, after my big splurge in June on the KP, 55-300 plm, 100mm 2.8 macro wr, and the 16-85mm WR so the bank balance has a lot of recovery to do.
But I don't regret any of those purchases!!!

That is a very nice kit! Besides the 100mm macro I also have the 16-85 which is my go-to travel lens.

Photogoof · 01-07-2020, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by ToddK

A Crape Myrtle bloom

Exceptional.

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10-15-2019, 09:56 PM	#2
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,165	A nice Stamen shot

10-16-2019, 05:18 AM	#3
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem A nice Stamen shot Thank you Eaglem!

10-16-2019, 07:40 PM	#4
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by ToddK A Crape Myrtle bloom Beautiful photograph, Todd. More than just a "peek". I am a little confused: the exif data gives a "focal length" of 140mm, while it shows the lens as 100mm Macro?

10-16-2019, 08:15 PM	#5
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Beautiful photograph, Todd. More than just a "peek". I am a little confused: the exif data gives a "focal length" of 140mm, while it shows the lens as 100mm Macro? Thanks K2 to K50! I had the HD 1.4x teleconverter on it and it doesn't recognize it other than the focal length changes.

10-16-2019, 08:29 PM	#6
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by ToddK Thanks K2 to K50! I had the HD 1.4x teleconverter on it and it doesn't recognize it other than the focal length changes. Aha - that explains it! I continue to be amazed by examples in this Forum at how well the Pentax 1.4x works without degrading images. I usually thought of using it for giving extra reach to telephoto focal ranges, but never even wondered about its use in macro photography. I can feel a budget blowout coming on!!!

10-16-2019, 09:19 PM	#7
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Aha - that explains it! I continue to be amazed by examples in this Forum at how well the Pentax 1.4x works without degrading images. I usually thought of using it for giving extra reach to telephoto focal ranges, but never even wondered about its use in macro photography. I can feel a budget blowout coming on!!! You really should buy it. It works great with the 100mm macro. Probably better than on a long telephoto.

10-16-2019, 11:16 PM	#8
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	Originally posted by ToddK You really should buy it. It works great with the 100mm macro. Probably better than on a long telephoto. It is now officially on the shopping list. Bought my new Vanguard Alta Pro2+ 263AP Aluminum-Alloy Tripod Kit with Alta PH-32 a few weeks ago, after my big splurge in June on the KP, 55-300 plm, 100mm 2.8 macro wr, and the 16-85mm WR so the bank balance has a lot of recovery to do. But I don't regret any of those purchases!!!

10-17-2019, 07:17 AM	#9
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by K2 to K50 It is now officially on the shopping list. Bought my new Vanguard Alta Pro2+ 263AP Aluminum-Alloy Tripod Kit with Alta PH-32 a few weeks ago, after my big splurge in June on the KP, 55-300 plm, 100mm 2.8 macro wr, and the 16-85mm WR so the bank balance has a lot of recovery to do. But I don't regret any of those purchases!!! That is a very nice kit! Besides the 100mm macro I also have the 16-85 which is my go-to travel lens.

01-07-2020, 02:07 AM	#10
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by ToddK A Crape Myrtle bloom Exceptional.

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