[Sliver-Surfer]

I normally don't like using ring flashes but I thought it was about time I took these guys out to cut their teeth together on some bug photography. The lens Is 2:1 with the Dental macro close-up filter. They are all 200iso f22.1/4flash
Pentax K5
Pentax 080Cflash
Pentax-A Dental Macro 4/100mm
Pentax 2:1 Dental Closeup Lens Attachment

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Last edited by Sliver-Surfer; 06-20-2017 at 06:14 PM.

[mudpoint101]

nice pics, nice rig, I'm really impressed with the assortment in the background. would you happen to know the where abouts of an extra dental rig. do ya do ya.

[clickclick]

very nice

[Sliver-Surfer]

nice pics, nice rig, I'm really impressed with the assortment in the background. would you happen to know the where abouts of an extra dental rig. do ya do ya.

Thanks. I haven't seen a complete set available for a long time. I actually tried selling this a few years ago without success but now. I wouldn't sell it.

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Last edited by Sliver-Surfer; 07-11-2017 at 07:22 AM.

[Not a Number]

Other than the engraving on the lens I don't think the lens is any different than the SMC Pentax-A 100mm f/4 Macro. The close-up lenses have a quick change magnetic adapter holder which is not available for the non-dental version. Slipping on a close-up lens to achieve 1:1 or 2:1 magnification certainly faster, less clumsy and bulky than using an extension tube. You'd have to use 150mm of extension for 2:1.

[Sliver-Surfer]

Other than the engraving on the lens I don't think the lens is any different than the SMC Pentax-A 100mm f/4 Macro. The close-up lenses have a quick change magnetic adapter holder which is not available for the non-dental version. Slipping on a close-up lens to achieve 1:1 or 2:1 magnification certainly faster, less clumsy and bulky than using an extension tube. You'd have to use 150mm of extension for 2:1.

Yes it is the same as the Pentax-A 4/100mm and the magnetic quick release filter is awesome if you want to shoot something far away in a pinch.

[garywakeling]

Nice work, I have the same lens, ring flash and dental close up kit. The quality of the additional close up lenses is astounding. Originally used with my LX I have also had good success with the rig on the original *ist D where the ttl flash works rather than using manual flash on the newer digital cameras. I would never let mine go either.

[MarkJerling]

Nicely done! Real nice shots.

[Sliver-Surfer]

I forgot to mention These were all shot in Jpeg. I was comparing the Jpeg engine of the K5 to that of the Fuji XT10 and I forgot to switch back to Raw. I like K5 Jpegs better than Fuji bit I still should have shot in raw.

[goatsNdonkey]

It's about time some of these insects started taking their oral hygiene seriously!

[TER-OR]

Very cool.

I started using a ring flash in the field last year, mounted to the FA-100 f2.8. It's been great. Even limited to 1/160 the flash pop in manual mode has been a boon. When the insects behave and let you take a slow setup shot it's astonishing. When chasing insects around, you get what you can! That's where a long lens would be helpful, but as I don't have a DA300, and carrying that along with my already heavy macro setup isn't the most attractive idea...

[Sliver-Surfer]

Very cool.

I started using a ring flash in the field last year, mounted to the FA-100 f2.8. It's been great. Even limited to 1/160 the flash pop in manual mode has been a boon. When the insects behave and let you take a slow setup shot it's astonishing. When chasing insects around, you get what you can! That's where a long lens would be helpful, but as I don't have a DA300, and carrying that along with my already heavy macro setup isn't the most attractive idea...

Thanks..The further your lens is from the subject the more limited your lighting options get.

[southlander]

I see the great Photobucket debacle has affected this thread!

[Sliver-Surfer]

I see the great Photobucket debacle has affected this thread!

I took those imbeds down. thanks for reminding me