Macro Anyone have a Venus 60mm f2.8 2X macro lens?

**cheekygeek** · 04-22-2015, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by boriscleto

The last Pentax macros that were not 1:1 were the A 100/4 and the A 50/2.8. The A 100/2.8 and all later F/FA/DFA macros are 1:1. The DA 35/2.8 is 1:1 as well.

Thanks boriscleto. I stand corrected.

**baro-nite** · 04-23-2015, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer

I am not mistaken look at the yellow ratio markings on the barrel of the dental macro I provided. The dental macro is capable of 2:1 with the yellow close up lens.

Indeed, you have what I guess is a rare kit for Pentax, and looks in superb condition.

Sliver-Surfer · 04-23-2015, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Indeed, you have what I guess is a rare kit for Pentax, and looks in superb condition.

Thanks I will be doing a walkaround with it when we get some spring weather.

max_pyne · 04-26-2015, 07:53 AM

Added some pictures on the lens page

Venus 60mm F2.8 2:1 Macro Lens Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

marcusyoung · 04-26-2015, 09:34 PM

I owned tomioka macro and its m42 mt adapter needed. Focusing thru viewfinder at f2.8 is fine but stopping down to f11 n f16 almost pitch dark.

The same applies to reverse ring using 28 mm lens that gives abt 2.5x mag. Stopping down to f11 is almost not visible thru the viewfinder..

Whereas when I use a k moint Panagor 55 macro, same as Vivian 55 macro, the viewfinder is till bright at f 16 although it's a k mt without aperture contacts.

Without aperture contact and withioit the aperture lever , it would be extremely dim between 1 to max 2x magnification when you stop down f11 and smaller. I suppose at f2.8, f 4 and f5.6 the subject is still visible..

2 x magnification for pentax mt is a great addition to what we have in pentax macro availability and magnification can vary from 1 x to 2 x ratio.

For me its rare t capture macro at f 2.8 or f4..

Maybe we should petition pentax engineer to produce one max 2x mag lens with pka contact and add in a dual flash light at affordable cost, after all this are pentax faithful macro shooters😃😀

Marcus

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04-22-2015, 07:35 PM	#46
cheekygeek Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kearney, Nebraska USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,261	Originally posted by boriscleto The last Pentax macros that were not 1:1 were the A 100/4 and the A 50/2.8. The A 100/2.8 and all later F/FA/DFA macros are 1:1. The DA 35/2.8 is 1:1 as well. Thanks boriscleto. I stand corrected.

04-23-2015, 04:57 AM	#47
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by Sliver-Surfer I am not mistaken look at the yellow ratio markings on the barrel of the dental macro I provided. The dental macro is capable of 2:1 with the yellow close up lens. Indeed, you have what I guess is a rare kit for Pentax, and looks in superb condition.

04-23-2015, 04:58 PM	#48
Sliver-Surfer Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,558	Originally posted by baro-nite Indeed, you have what I guess is a rare kit for Pentax, and looks in superb condition. Thanks I will be doing a walkaround with it when we get some spring weather.

04-26-2015, 07:53 AM	#49
max_pyne Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: zurich Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 409	Added some pictures on the lens page Venus 60mm F2.8 2:1 Macro Lens Lens Reviews - Miscellaneous Lenses - Pentax Lens Review Database

04-26-2015, 09:34 PM	#50
marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123	I owned tomioka macro and its m42 mt adapter needed. Focusing thru viewfinder at f2.8 is fine but stopping down to f11 n f16 almost pitch dark. The same applies to reverse ring using 28 mm lens that gives abt 2.5x mag. Stopping down to f11 is almost not visible thru the viewfinder.. Whereas when I use a k moint Panagor 55 macro, same as Vivian 55 macro, the viewfinder is till bright at f 16 although it's a k mt without aperture contacts. Without aperture contact and withioit the aperture lever , it would be extremely dim between 1 to max 2x magnification when you stop down f11 and smaller. I suppose at f2.8, f 4 and f5.6 the subject is still visible.. 2 x magnification for pentax mt is a great addition to what we have in pentax macro availability and magnification can vary from 1 x to 2 x ratio. For me its rare t capture macro at f 2.8 or f4.. Maybe we should petition pentax engineer to produce one max 2x mag lens with pka contact and add in a dual flash light at affordable cost, after all this are pentax faithful macro shooters😃😀 Marcus