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gifthorse · 09-27-2019, 02:04 PM - **1 Like**

I don't always shoot macro.

The Pleiades cluster.

But when I do

Honeybee on a desert flower.

I use a smc PENTAX-FA MACRO 100mm F3.5

**onlineflyer** · 09-27-2019, 05:24 PM - **1 Like**

Vivitar Series 1 90-180mm f4.5 + K-5iis, shot handheld.

Unregistered User · 09-28-2019, 04:55 AM

Originally posted by gifthorse

I don't always shoot macro.
...
I use a smc PENTAX-FA MACRO 100mm F3.5

Interesting juxtaposition, and one reminding me of a bit of a linguistic "pet peeve": "macro" literally means "big", right? So how did we get the current usage which equates "macro" with "magnified"? Seems to me the stars-picture, now that's really "macro". The bee, well, that's "micro". But then, any good telephoto lens and some wide-angle lenses, can be used for "macrophotography" - the 1:1 ratio doesn't really matter anymore (what's the "equivalent" on an APS-C sensor, anyway?). I'm not sure any of these distinctions really make sense anymore.

Thanks, by the way, Gifthorse, for posting that combination. I think there's some logic implicit in the choices.

timw4mail · 09-30-2019, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by dlh

Interesting juxtaposition, and one reminding me of a bit of a linguistic "pet peeve": "macro" literally means "big", right? So how did we get the current usage which equates "macro" with "magnified"? Seems to me the stars-picture, now that's really "macro". The bee, well, that's "micro". But then, any good telephoto lens and some wide-angle lenses, can be used for "macrophotography" - the 1:1 ratio doesn't really matter anymore (what's the "equivalent" on an APS-C sensor, anyway?). I'm not sure any of these distinctions really make sense anymore.

Thanks, by the way, Gifthorse, for posting that combination. I think there's some logic implicit in the choices.

I think the original intent was 1:1 or greater magnification of small targets, which would make them "macro".

**ivanvernon** · 09-30-2019, 08:20 AM - **1 Like**

Three blossoms using macro lens. This lens offers excellent sharpness, contrast, and color fidelity but has noisy, hunting prone AF, which is okay by me since I prefer manual focus for macro work.

KIT K-1 with Phoenix 100mm f 3.5 macro.

This lens, a bargain approach to macro, was produced by Cosina and sold under a number of different brand names including Pentax and basically the same as Pentax-FA 100mm f 3.5 except some say that the Pentax version has an improved coating. You can sometimes locate real bargains on this lens, even below $50, by seeking out a non-Pentax brand such as Phoenix or Promaster, but the Pentax branded ones seem to go for much more, around $100.

longbow · 09-30-2019, 12:15 PM - **5 Likes**

Six images focus stacked at f2.8 - K-1II & Irix 150mm f2.8 Dragonfly Macro (cross-posted)

**Des** · 10-01-2019, 12:54 AM - **4 Likes**

Banksias. K-30 + DFA 100 WR

Piotrek K · 10-01-2019, 04:27 AM - **1 Like**

SMC-Pentax M 100/4 is very fine landscape lens (crossposted on Mid-Telephoto 100mm - 200 mmm Club).

TJWest · 10-01-2019, 04:54 AM - **7 Likes**

Tamron 90mm macro

Thagomizer · 10-01-2019, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by TJWest

Tamron 90mm macro

Looks like the moth has been through some close calls!

Piotrek K · 10-01-2019, 12:59 PM - **4 Likes**

More SMC-Pentax 100/4 Macro in non-macro situations.

Billk · 10-06-2019, 12:40 AM - **3 Likes**

Singapore orchid detail

Piotrek K · 10-07-2019, 06:13 AM - **1 Like**

I like SMC Pentax M 100/4 Macro for panoramas.

TJWest · 10-07-2019, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Looks like the moth has been through some close calls!

Indeed!

Grippy · 10-07-2019, 03:59 PM

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09-27-2019, 02:04 PM - 1 Like	#3466
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,949	I don't always shoot macro. The Pleiades cluster. But when I do Honeybee on a desert flower. I use a smc PENTAX-FA MACRO 100mm F3.5

09-28-2019, 04:55 AM	#3468
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by gifthorse I don't always shoot macro. ... I use a smc PENTAX-FA MACRO 100mm F3.5 Interesting juxtaposition, and one reminding me of a bit of a linguistic "pet peeve": "macro" literally means "big", right? So how did we get the current usage which equates "macro" with "magnified"? Seems to me the stars-picture, now that's really "macro". The bee, well, that's "micro". But then, any good telephoto lens and some wide-angle lenses, can be used for "macrophotography" - the 1:1 ratio doesn't really matter anymore (what's the "equivalent" on an APS-C sensor, anyway?). I'm not sure any of these distinctions really make sense anymore. Thanks, by the way, Gifthorse, for posting that combination. I think there's some logic implicit in the choices.

09-30-2019, 07:46 AM	#3469
timw4mail Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Driving a Mirage Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,670	Originally posted by dlh Interesting juxtaposition, and one reminding me of a bit of a linguistic "pet peeve": "macro" literally means "big", right? So how did we get the current usage which equates "macro" with "magnified"? Seems to me the stars-picture, now that's really "macro". The bee, well, that's "micro". But then, any good telephoto lens and some wide-angle lenses, can be used for "macrophotography" - the 1:1 ratio doesn't really matter anymore (what's the "equivalent" on an APS-C sensor, anyway?). I'm not sure any of these distinctions really make sense anymore. Thanks, by the way, Gifthorse, for posting that combination. I think there's some logic implicit in the choices. I think the original intent was 1:1 or greater magnification of small targets, which would make them "macro".

09-30-2019, 12:15 PM - 5 Likes	#3471
longbow Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: NW Oregon Posts: 905	Six images focus stacked at f2.8 - K-1II & Irix 150mm f2.8 Dragonfly Macro (cross-posted)

10-01-2019, 12:54 AM - 4 Likes	#3472
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,424	Banksias. K-30 + DFA 100 WR

10-01-2019, 04:27 AM - 1 Like	#3473
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	SMC-Pentax M 100/4 is very fine landscape lens (crossposted on Mid-Telephoto 100mm - 200 mmm Club).

10-01-2019, 04:54 AM - 7 Likes	#3474
TJWest Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 116	Tamron 90mm macro

10-01-2019, 12:42 PM	#3475
Thagomizer Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: London Ontario Posts: 2,068	Originally posted by TJWest Tamron 90mm macro Looks like the moth has been through some close calls!

10-01-2019, 12:59 PM - 4 Likes	#3476
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	More SMC-Pentax 100/4 Macro in non-macro situations.

10-07-2019, 06:13 AM - 1 Like	#3478
Piotrek K Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,384	I like SMC Pentax M 100/4 Macro for panoramas.

10-07-2019, 06:28 AM	#3479
TJWest Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 116	Originally posted by Thagomizer Looks like the moth has been through some close calls! Indeed!

10-07-2019, 03:59 PM	#3480
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