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BrianR · 07-19-2016, 02:16 PM

The focus clamp on the dfa100mm (earlier non-WR version) works for catch in focus. It might not be the most convenient as you'd want to disengage it whenever you wanted to turn the focusing ring.

**bwgv001** · 07-19-2016, 02:32 PM

the 100mm f/2.8 WR D FA smc is an excellent lens

bluestringer · 07-22-2016, 04:34 AM

Seems the 72B is very hard to find. But I've now learned the trick to using catch in focus with a AF lens, so I'll be checking out AF macros also.

photolady95 · 07-22-2016, 06:09 AM

Originally posted by bluestringer

Seems the 72B is very hard to find.

eBay? I bought mine from Adorama's used department.

photolady95 · 07-22-2016, 06:24 AM

PM sent Dennis.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-22-2016, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by bluestringer

Seems the 72B is very hard to find. But I've now learned the trick to using catch in focus with a AF lens, so I'll be checking out AF macros also.

agreed - I stumbled across mine on eBay; the bespoke hood can be even more so....

photolady95 · 07-22-2016, 07:01 AM

Btw, pepper, I got a PM from a member from the UK says he has a PKA adapter he could send me.....no cost shipping too. But I have to put a wanted ad in the wanted section and I'll have to wait until the 1st to do that.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-22-2016, 07:59 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

Btw, pepper, I got a PM from a member from the UK says he has a PKA adapter he could send me.....no cost shipping too. But I have to put a wanted ad in the wanted section and I'll have to wait until the 1st to do that.

cool!

that's a savings of at least $50.... and solves having to hunt one down....

photolady95 · 07-22-2016, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

that's a savings of at least $50.... and solves having to hunt one down....

Yes, on the second part but it's not going to be for free. I just didn't feel comfortable saying how much in this thread.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-22-2016, 01:20 PM

if you got a deal - all the better; good for you....

photolady95 · 07-22-2016, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

if you got a deal - all the better; good for you....

Yep, just finding some one here that has one is the best deal. To get it shipped free is even better....I'm happy!

bluestringer · 07-30-2016, 01:30 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions. I found a Vivitar 90mm 2.8 macro in the marketplace. It does 1:1 and is manual focus, and will be the perfect companion to my Vivitar 55mm 2.8 macro. It's coming from Canada, so it'll be a while before I get to try it out.

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07-19-2016, 02:16 PM	#31
BrianR Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,332	The focus clamp on the dfa100mm (earlier non-WR version) works for catch in focus. It might not be the most convenient as you'd want to disengage it whenever you wanted to turn the focusing ring.

07-19-2016, 02:32 PM	#32
bwgv001 Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alabama Photos: Gallery Posts: 698	the 100mm f/2.8 WR D FA smc is an excellent lens

07-22-2016, 04:34 AM	#33
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748 Original Poster	Seems the 72B is very hard to find. But I've now learned the trick to using catch in focus with a AF lens, so I'll be checking out AF macros also.

07-22-2016, 06:09 AM	#34
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by bluestringer Seems the 72B is very hard to find. eBay? I bought mine from Adorama's used department.

07-22-2016, 06:24 AM	#35
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	PM sent Dennis.

07-22-2016, 06:46 AM	#36
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Originally posted by bluestringer Seems the 72B is very hard to find. But I've now learned the trick to using catch in focus with a AF lens, so I'll be checking out AF macros also. agreed - I stumbled across mine on eBay; the bespoke hood can be even more so....

07-22-2016, 07:01 AM	#37
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Btw, pepper, I got a PM from a member from the UK says he has a PKA adapter he could send me.....no cost shipping too. But I have to put a wanted ad in the wanted section and I'll have to wait until the 1st to do that.

07-22-2016, 07:59 AM	#38
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Originally posted by photolady95 Btw, pepper, I got a PM from a member from the UK says he has a PKA adapter he could send me.....no cost shipping too. But I have to put a wanted ad in the wanted section and I'll have to wait until the 1st to do that. cool! that's a savings of at least $50.... and solves having to hunt one down....

07-22-2016, 11:05 AM	#39
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by pepperberry farm that's a savings of at least $50.... and solves having to hunt one down.... Yes, on the second part but it's not going to be for free. I just didn't feel comfortable saying how much in this thread.

07-22-2016, 01:20 PM	#40
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	if you got a deal - all the better; good for you....

07-22-2016, 01:24 PM	#41
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by pepperberry farm if you got a deal - all the better; good for you.... Yep, just finding some one here that has one is the best deal. To get it shipped free is even better....I'm happy!

07-30-2016, 01:30 PM	#42
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748 Original Poster	Thanks for all the suggestions. I found a Vivitar 90mm 2.8 macro in the marketplace. It does 1:1 and is manual focus, and will be the perfect companion to my Vivitar 55mm 2.8 macro. It's coming from Canada, so it'll be a while before I get to try it out.

Macro 100mm macro lens

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