Macro Promaster 60-300mm Macro info needed.

Dewman · 06-20-2014, 11:44 AM

I haven't done much macro photography but would like to become a more involved. I recently acquired a Promaster Spectrum 7 MC, f:4~5.6, 60-300mm Macro. I've looked in the Third Party Lens Reviews but can't find any information on this particular lens. Does anyone have any experience with it and if so, what's your opinion of it's qualities as far as macro photography is concerned?

Thanks in advance for any information you may provide.
Dewman

**boriscleto** · 06-20-2014, 11:50 AM

Check it for the Ricoh pin before you mount it to the camera.

Dewman · 06-20-2014, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by boriscleto

Check it for the Ricoh pin before you mount it to the camera.

It is a Minolta mount, so no Ricoh pin. I've got to locate an adapter before I can use it. I bought a telephoto lens case and it came with the lens in it! A freebee. I'd like to try using it, but I know nothing about it's quality.

Eulogy · 06-20-2014, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

It is a Minolta mount, so no Ricoh pin. I've got to locate an adapter before I can use it. I bought a telephoto lens case and it came with the lens in it! A freebee. I'd like to try using it, but I know nothing about it's quality.

You'll need an optical converter to use a minolta mount lens. With an older zoom, it's probably not worth the loss in IQ.

Perhaps fool around with an old Minolta film camera?

Dewman · 06-20-2014, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by Eulogy

You'll need an optical converter to use a minolta mount lens. With an older zoom, it's probably not worth the loss in IQ.

Perhaps fool around with an old Minolta film camera?

Film is out, but I've been told that for $15.00 I can buy a "glassless" adapter that will allow me to shoot macro with it. It's a lens that might best be suited as a paperweight, but..... where else can a guy have so much fun for $15.00?

bluestringer · 06-21-2014, 04:53 AM

Also, the lens is not a true macro, it's a zoom with closeup setting. If you want to try macro I would suggest using a prime 50 on tubes first.

06-20-2014, 11:44 AM	#1
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,369	Promaster 60-300mm Macro info needed. I haven't done much macro photography but would like to become a more involved. I recently acquired a Promaster Spectrum 7 MC, f:4~5.6, 60-300mm Macro. I've looked in the Third Party Lens Reviews but can't find any information on this particular lens. Does anyone have any experience with it and if so, what's your opinion of it's qualities as far as macro photography is concerned? Thanks in advance for any information you may provide. Dewman

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06-20-2014, 11:50 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,223	Check it for the Ricoh pin before you mount it to the camera.

06-20-2014, 11:54 AM	#3
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,369 Original Poster	Originally posted by boriscleto Check it for the Ricoh pin before you mount it to the camera. It is a Minolta mount, so no Ricoh pin. I've got to locate an adapter before I can use it. I bought a telephoto lens case and it came with the lens in it! A freebee. I'd like to try using it, but I know nothing about it's quality.

06-20-2014, 02:05 PM	#4
Eulogy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick Photos: Gallery Posts: 632	Originally posted by Dewman It is a Minolta mount, so no Ricoh pin. I've got to locate an adapter before I can use it. I bought a telephoto lens case and it came with the lens in it! A freebee. I'd like to try using it, but I know nothing about it's quality. You'll need an optical converter to use a minolta mount lens. With an older zoom, it's probably not worth the loss in IQ. Perhaps fool around with an old Minolta film camera?

06-20-2014, 03:45 PM	#5
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,369 Original Poster	Originally posted by Eulogy You'll need an optical converter to use a minolta mount lens. With an older zoom, it's probably not worth the loss in IQ. Perhaps fool around with an old Minolta film camera? Film is out, but I've been told that for $15.00 I can buy a "glassless" adapter that will allow me to shoot macro with it. It's a lens that might best be suited as a paperweight, but..... where else can a guy have so much fun for $15.00?

06-21-2014, 04:53 AM	#6
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	Also, the lens is not a true macro, it's a zoom with closeup setting. If you want to try macro I would suggest using a prime 50 on tubes first.

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