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**Ash** · 04-02-2011, 11:09 PM

Crisp capture Alexander.
Great detail.

Jewelltrail · 04-03-2011, 05:22 PM

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Dadipentak: Uh, great start!

Agreed--it sure is.

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Ash: And for a portrait example with the FA 100 f/2.8 macro:

Those are some eyes Ash: Can we say future heartbreaker.

Good luck keeping the boys away from her Ash.

Great IQ @ %100 too.

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dadipentak A* 200mm f4

What the h*ll is that--looks like you are getting the Easter grass out early this year.

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Ash That's a tiny subject JT, and kudos for flattening its plane perpendicular to the lens axis to get that sharpness throughout at f/6.3

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Colbyt The man is gifted, got the subjects eating right out of his hand.

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8540tomg Digitalis

Awesome.

Jewelltrail

Beautiful

Tom G

Ash, Colby & Tom--thank you.

**dadipentak** · 04-03-2011, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by Jewelltrail

What the h*ll is that--looks like you are getting the Easter grass out early this year.

But I didn't inhale ;~)

**Ash** · 04-04-2011, 02:01 PM

Yet another rose:

Same FA 100 f/2.8 macro...

**dadipentak** · 04-05-2011, 06:27 PM

I'm getting acquainted with A*200 and being reminded again that this sort of photography requires that you pay attention to everything.

Heleborus is a nice plant, btw.

aliasant · 04-13-2011, 08:54 AM

Got my new K5 yesterday and I have been trying various odd new stuff that I bought while waiting for it.
I have just been putting on different new lenses and running back and forth to the balcony to take testshots.
This is one of them with my Kiron 105mm f2.8 + a Promaster Spectrum Teleconverter x2 and Im surprised over this combination. I bought the weird Promaster thing because it had PK/A mount and was about 50mm long. My plan was to strip the glass but now Im not so sure. it seems to work pretty well as a macro multiplier. I also tested it with some other lenses and I think its the best TC I have tried.
Anyways. This is with the Kiron at full mag, 2:1 handheld with flash.
Some minor PP in LR and downsized to 1024.
I like it even though its quite weird.

**dadipentak** · 04-13-2011, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by aliasant

I like it even though its quite weird.

I like it because it's weird.

**Ash** · 04-13-2011, 03:31 PM

The Kiron 105 is a great lens. And that's a nicely sharp capture with the 2x TC.
Congrats on going with the K-5 aliasant.
I'm sure it'll make your handheld macro work significantly easier.

Pentaxor · 04-13-2011, 05:27 PM

Vivitar S1 90.

I was contemplating on PP enhancing this image further, but later found out that it has a certain appeal to what it already is. I guess I just prefer how the lens rendered this image.

**dadipentak** · 04-13-2011, 05:41 PM

Good call, Pentaxor! Sometimes I find myself going through pp by habit and have to to step back and ask what it is that really needs doing.

aliasant · 04-14-2011, 01:37 AM

Originally posted by dadipentak

I like it because it's weird.

Originally posted by Ash

The Kiron 105 is a great lens. And that's a nicely sharp capture with the 2x TC.
Congrats on going with the K-5 aliasant.
I'm sure it'll make your handheld macro work significantly easier.

Thanx guys.
That Kiron actually works well with the Tokina Macro Extender as well.
Ill see if I can get some macros soon with both the Tokina and the Kiron but I did test that Macro Extender and it really doesnt change the stops when used.
It does however make the Tokina loose infinity completely. It actually starts at Macro 1:2 with the extender (were it ends without it) and then goes to 1:1.
Actually this solution might work better then the Kiron since it doesnt have to compensate the optics to reach infinity as well as 1:1. Will be an interesting season for sure.

Pentaxor: Nice desicion

Very nice shot. Would it be possible to see a 100% center crop or similar?

aliasant · 04-14-2011, 04:59 AM

Testing the Tokina AT-X 90mm f2.5 with its dedicated Macro Extender.

Heres is one shot taken at 1:1 with flash @ f9
Full frame and 100% crop. No sharpness or anything added.
Focus isnt perfect but ok.

Heres a comparison between the Kiron 105 f2.8 Macro at 1:1 and the Bokina with its Macro Extender + a 2x teleconverter but the Bokina is set to 1:2 so with the tele its the same as the Kiron, 1:1.
If I pixelpeep the Kiron is sharper but its DOF is much more shallow. Not sure if that is because of the TC used with the Bokina. I like the Bokina shot better. It has nicer colors and better DOF.

Kiron 1:1

Bokina + ME + TC 1:1

Pentaxor · 04-14-2011, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by aliasant

Thanx guys.
That Kiron actually works well with the Tokina Macro Extender as well.
Ill see if I can get some macros soon with both the Tokina and the Kiron but I did test that Macro Extender and it really doesnt change the stops when used.
It does however make the Tokina loose infinity completely. It actually starts at Macro 1:2 with the extender (were it ends without it) and then goes to 1:1.
Actually this solution might work better then the Kiron since it doesnt have to compensate the optics to reach infinity as well as 1:1. Will be an interesting season for sure.

Pentaxor: Nice desicion

Very nice shot. Would it be possible to see a 100% center crop or similar?

thanks, anyway why do you need a 100% crop ?

aliasant · 04-14-2011, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

thanks, anyway why do you need a 100% crop ?

Just curious. Pixel peeping Tom you know

**Digitalis** · 04-14-2011, 09:07 AM

I had some fun with my sigma 180mm f/3.5 today

04-05-2011, 06:27 PM	#560
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Heleborus I'm getting acquainted with A*200 and being reminded again that this sort of photography requires that you pay attention to everything. Heleborus is a nice plant, btw.

04-13-2011, 08:54 AM	#561
aliasant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 634	Got my new K5 yesterday and I have been trying various odd new stuff that I bought while waiting for it. I have just been putting on different new lenses and running back and forth to the balcony to take testshots. This is one of them with my Kiron 105mm f2.8 + a Promaster Spectrum Teleconverter x2 and Im surprised over this combination. I bought the weird Promaster thing because it had PK/A mount and was about 50mm long. My plan was to strip the glass but now Im not so sure. it seems to work pretty well as a macro multiplier. I also tested it with some other lenses and I think its the best TC I have tried. Anyways. This is with the Kiron at full mag, 2:1 handheld with flash. Some minor PP in LR and downsized to 1024. I like it even though its quite weird. Attached Images

04-14-2011, 04:59 AM	#567
aliasant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 634	Testing the Tokina AT-X 90mm f2.5 with its dedicated Macro Extender. Heres is one shot taken at 1:1 with flash @ f9 Full frame and 100% crop. No sharpness or anything added. Focus isnt perfect but ok. Heres a comparison between the Kiron 105 f2.8 Macro at 1:1 and the Bokina with its Macro Extender + a 2x teleconverter but the Bokina is set to 1:2 so with the tele its the same as the Kiron, 1:1. If I pixelpeep the Kiron is sharper but its DOF is much more shallow. Not sure if that is because of the TC used with the Bokina. I like the Bokina shot better. It has nicer colors and better DOF. Kiron 1:1 Bokina + ME + TC 1:1 Last edited by aliasant; 04-14-2011 at 05:15 AM.

04-14-2011, 09:07 AM	#570
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	I had some fun with my sigma 180mm f/3.5 today Last edited by Digitalis; 06-10-2011 at 06:12 AM.

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04-02-2011, 11:09 PM	#556
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Crisp capture Alexander. Great detail.

04-03-2011, 05:22 PM	#557
Jewelltrail Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Rhode Island Photos: Albums Posts: 4,180	Quote: Dadipentak: Uh, great start! Agreed--it sure is. Quote: Ash: And for a portrait example with the FA 100 f/2.8 macro: Those are some eyes Ash: Can we say future heartbreaker. Good luck keeping the boys away from her Ash. Great IQ @ %100 too. Quote: dadipentak A* 200mm f4 What the h*ll is that--looks like you are getting the Easter grass out early this year. Quote: Ash That's a tiny subject JT, and kudos for flattening its plane perpendicular to the lens axis to get that sharpness throughout at f/6.3 Quote: Colbyt The man is gifted, got the subjects eating right out of his hand. Quote: 8540tomg Digitalis Awesome. Jewelltrail Beautiful Tom G Ash, Colby & Tom--thank you.

04-03-2011, 05:51 PM	#558
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by Jewelltrail What the h*ll is that--looks like you are getting the Easter grass out early this year. But I didn't inhale ;~)

04-04-2011, 02:01 PM	#559
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	Yet another rose: Same FA 100 f/2.8 macro...

04-13-2011, 10:07 AM	#562
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Originally posted by aliasant I like it even though its quite weird. I like it because it's weird.

04-13-2011, 03:31 PM	#563
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920 Original Poster	The Kiron 105 is a great lens. And that's a nicely sharp capture with the 2x TC. Congrats on going with the K-5 aliasant. I'm sure it'll make your handheld macro work significantly easier.

04-13-2011, 05:27 PM	#564
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Vivitar S1 90. I was contemplating on PP enhancing this image further, but later found out that it has a certain appeal to what it already is. I guess I just prefer how the lens rendered this image.

04-13-2011, 05:41 PM	#565
dadipentak Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,590	Good call, Pentaxor! Sometimes I find myself going through pp by habit and have to to step back and ask what it is that really needs doing.

04-14-2011, 01:37 AM	#566
aliasant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 634	Originally posted by dadipentak I like it because it's weird. Originally posted by Ash The Kiron 105 is a great lens. And that's a nicely sharp capture with the 2x TC. Congrats on going with the K-5 aliasant. I'm sure it'll make your handheld macro work significantly easier. Thanx guys. That Kiron actually works well with the Tokina Macro Extender as well. Ill see if I can get some macros soon with both the Tokina and the Kiron but I did test that Macro Extender and it really doesnt change the stops when used. It does however make the Tokina loose infinity completely. It actually starts at Macro 1:2 with the extender (were it ends without it) and then goes to 1:1. Actually this solution might work better then the Kiron since it doesnt have to compensate the optics to reach infinity as well as 1:1. Will be an interesting season for sure. Pentaxor: Nice desicion Very nice shot. Would it be possible to see a 100% center crop or similar?

04-14-2011, 08:52 AM	#568
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by aliasant Thanx guys. That Kiron actually works well with the Tokina Macro Extender as well. Ill see if I can get some macros soon with both the Tokina and the Kiron but I did test that Macro Extender and it really doesnt change the stops when used. It does however make the Tokina loose infinity completely. It actually starts at Macro 1:2 with the extender (were it ends without it) and then goes to 1:1. Actually this solution might work better then the Kiron since it doesnt have to compensate the optics to reach infinity as well as 1:1. Will be an interesting season for sure. Pentaxor: Nice desicion Very nice shot. Would it be possible to see a 100% center crop or similar? thanks, anyway why do you need a 100% crop ?

04-14-2011, 08:57 AM	#569
aliasant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 634	Originally posted by Pentaxor thanks, anyway why do you need a 100% crop ? Just curious. Pixel peeping Tom you know

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