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Gandelf · 07-21-2016, 04:54 AM - **1 Like**

I just plucked up courage to say hi the day after buying myself a KS2 and I'm very excited about it!
This forum has been a great help in making decisions about kit, thanks :-)
Hope to upload some nice insect macros from Somerset in England soon!
Cheers

MarkJerling · 07-21-2016, 04:58 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Unregistered User 8 · 07-21-2016, 05:00 AM

Originally posted by Gandelf

Hope to upload some nice insect macros from Somerset in England soon!

Hi Gandelf. Welcome to the Pentax forums. Glad to hear that you are enjoying your KS2, and I hope to see some of your macros soon.

Gandelf · 07-21-2016, 05:05 AM - **1 Like**

thanks for the welcomes Mark and PJV :-)

MarkJerling · 07-21-2016, 05:07 AM

You're most welcome.

**Skodadriver** · 07-21-2016, 05:11 AM

Originally posted by Gandelf

I just plucked up courage to say hi the day after buying myself a KS2 and I'm very excited about it!
This forum has been a great help in making decisions about kit, thanks :-)
Hope to upload some nice insect macros from Somerset in England soon!
Cheers

Welcome.
Enjoy your "precious" KS-2....thought I should get that in before someone else does.

**TER-OR** · 07-21-2016, 05:27 AM

Welcome to the clubhouse!

There are plenty of us here shooting insect macros - and a few threads in which to share them.

**BigMackCam** · 07-21-2016, 05:42 AM

Welcome to the forums, Gandelf - good to have you with us... and congratulations on your K-S2 - an excellent choice

Do you know what lens(es) you'll be using for macro work yet?

Gandelf · 07-21-2016, 07:20 AM

Hi Mike, thanks.
After searching around (including this forum) I found a very good price (£98) for the Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 Macro DG Lens, so I just ordered it this morning.

I would also consider Raynox Achromatic macro lenses - as they seem to be a cost effective alternative, but first I will give the Sigma a go!

photolady95 · 07-21-2016, 07:23 AM

Originally posted by Gandelf

Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 Macro DG Lens

I have two of these and they tend to be soft at 300mm even in macro mode.
Now the Raynox DCR-150 would be perfect for attaching to that Sigma lens. I have that too.

Our dedicated macro forum:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/177-macro-photography/

And my own created insects thread. I love macro insects:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/15...r-insects.html

Gandelf · 07-21-2016, 07:30 AM

thanks Photolady95 :-) I'm glad to know that's the right Raynox. The depth of field seems to be is extremely small with the Raynox - I will see how I get on without it for a little while, I'm planning to spend some time this weekend on the Somerset levels, so hope to post a sample soon!

---------- Post added 07-21-16 at 07:42 AM ----------

Originally posted by Skodadriver

Welcome.
Enjoy your "precious" KS-2....thought I should get that in before someone else does.

Hahaha does that mean I've gone over to the dark side??

---------- Post added 07-21-16 at 07:47 AM ----------

Originally posted by TER-OR

Welcome to the clubhouse!

There are plenty of us here shooting insect macros - and a few threads in which to share them.

Cheers Terry!

photolady95 · 07-21-2016, 09:42 AM

Originally posted by Gandelf

The depth of field seems to be is extremely small with the Raynox -

That's why we use f stops like f16 to f22 to get more details in our macro shots.

Oh and welcome to the forum from another old hippie.

PhotoHeron · 07-21-2016, 09:49 AM

Hello and welcome!

**Kerrowdown** · 07-22-2016, 11:20 AM

Welcome to the forum, looking forward to you insect uploads.

Gandelf · 07-25-2016, 11:37 AM

Thank you PhotoHeron and Kerrydown, I just uploaded some of my first pics with the KS2 Peacock - one of many out on the Somerset levels... - Gandelf's Album: Glastonbury 2016 - PentaxForums.com

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Gandelf New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 14	Hi from an old hippy I just plucked up courage to say hi the day after buying myself a KS2 and I'm very excited about it! This forum has been a great help in making decisions about kit, thanks :-) Hope to upload some nice insect macros from Somerset in England soon! Cheers

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by Gandelf Hope to upload some nice insect macros from Somerset in England soon! Hi Gandelf. Welcome to the Pentax forums. Glad to hear that you are enjoying your KS2, and I hope to see some of your macros soon.

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Skodadriver Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 892	Originally posted by Gandelf I just plucked up courage to say hi the day after buying myself a KS2 and I'm very excited about it! This forum has been a great help in making decisions about kit, thanks :-) Hope to upload some nice insect macros from Somerset in England soon! Cheers Welcome. Enjoy your "precious" KS-2....thought I should get that in before someone else does.

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TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	Welcome to the clubhouse! There are plenty of us here shooting insect macros - and a few threads in which to share them.

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BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,699	Welcome to the forums, Gandelf - good to have you with us... and congratulations on your K-S2 - an excellent choice Do you know what lens(es) you'll be using for macro work yet?

07-21-2016, 07:20 AM	#9
Gandelf New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	Hi Mike, thanks. After searching around (including this forum) I found a very good price (£98) for the Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 Macro DG Lens, so I just ordered it this morning. I would also consider Raynox Achromatic macro lenses - as they seem to be a cost effective alternative, but first I will give the Sigma a go!

07-21-2016, 07:23 AM	#10
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by Gandelf Sigma 70-300mm f4-5.6 Macro DG Lens I have two of these and they tend to be soft at 300mm even in macro mode. Now the Raynox DCR-150 would be perfect for attaching to that Sigma lens. I have that too. Our dedicated macro forum: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/177-macro-photography/ And my own created insects thread. I love macro insects: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/26-mini-challenges-games-photo-stories/15...r-insects.html

07-21-2016, 07:30 AM	#11
Gandelf New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	thanks Photolady95 :-) I'm glad to know that's the right Raynox. The depth of field seems to be is extremely small with the Raynox - I will see how I get on without it for a little while, I'm planning to spend some time this weekend on the Somerset levels, so hope to post a sample soon! ---------- Post added 07-21-16 at 07:42 AM ---------- Originally posted by Skodadriver Welcome. Enjoy your "precious" KS-2....thought I should get that in before someone else does. Hahaha does that mean I've gone over to the dark side?? ---------- Post added 07-21-16 at 07:47 AM ---------- Originally posted by TER-OR Welcome to the clubhouse! There are plenty of us here shooting insect macros - and a few threads in which to share them. Cheers Terry!

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photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by Gandelf The depth of field seems to be is extremely small with the Raynox - That's why we use f stops like f16 to f22 to get more details in our macro shots. Oh and welcome to the forum from another old hippie.

07-21-2016, 09:49 AM	#13
PhotoHeron Forum Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 90	Hello and welcome!

07-22-2016, 11:20 AM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,864	Welcome to the forum, looking forward to you insect uploads.

07-25-2016, 11:37 AM	#15
Gandelf New Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 14 Original Poster	Thank you PhotoHeron and Kerrydown, I just uploaded some of my first pics with the KS2 Peacock - one of many out on the Somerset levels... - Gandelf's Album: Glastonbury 2016 - PentaxForums.com

Hi from an old hippy

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