Macro Macro lens focal length variation and FOV images to compare?

JayR · 02-02-2015, 07:42 PM

I own the DFA 100mm Macro and have used it with some success, but was wondering whether anyone had actually run across any 'tests' or comparisons of the different focal length macro lenses on the same subject?

Or does the severely narrow focused area mean its unlikely you'd see much difference around the subject?

DA 35
FA 50
FA 100
Sigma 180
FA 200 etc

Guess I'd be interested in seeing what the difference would be on the same subjects between those focal ranges - surely there'd be a pile of difference between the image from the DA35 and the FA200?

JayR · 02-02-2015, 10:26 PM

Ooh - and any note on how this compares with extension tube use of lenses would be great... Wondering if the infrequency of my macro photography use might be better served with ET rather than a dedicated lens hardly getting any use...

JayR · 02-04-2015, 05:29 PM

Bump - anyone?

Really quite interested to see something - doesnt have to be Pentax I guess, but I havent seen anything anywhere to date.

02-02-2015, 07:42 PM	#1
JayR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Adelaide, SA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 273	Macro lens focal length variation and FOV images to compare? I own the DFA 100mm Macro and have used it with some success, but was wondering whether anyone had actually run across any 'tests' or comparisons of the different focal length macro lenses on the same subject? Or does the severely narrow focused area mean its unlikely you'd see much difference around the subject? DA 35 FA 50 FA 100 Sigma 180 FA 200 etc Guess I'd be interested in seeing what the difference would be on the same subjects between those focal ranges - surely there'd be a pile of difference between the image from the DA35 and the FA200?

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02-02-2015, 10:26 PM	#2
JayR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Adelaide, SA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 273 Original Poster	Ooh - and any note on how this compares with extension tube use of lenses would be great... Wondering if the infrequency of my macro photography use might be better served with ET rather than a dedicated lens hardly getting any use...

02-04-2015, 05:29 PM	#3
JayR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Adelaide, SA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 273 Original Poster	Bump - anyone? Really quite interested to see something - doesnt have to be Pentax I guess, but I havent seen anything anywhere to date.