Macro Macro Lens

**brightseal** · 05-08-2017, 06:08 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by endintro

I'm new to photography

I'm new also and finding macro is not as easy as I thought it would be, takes patience, practice and skill.

Check these 50s out:

Pentax Normal smc P-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro Autofocus Lens 21530

Used Pentax Macro 50mm f/2.8 SMCP-A Manual Focus Lens B&H Photo

MikeD · 05-08-2017, 06:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Nass

I do a bit of that sort of stuff. There are many equipment options - have a look at Extreme Macro Photography

Good luck!

listen to Nass he is the Pentax forums macro guru.
for me the 90mm Tamron macro 2.8 is great if I want more reach I add the Pentax 1.4 multiplier. For further away and slightly larger macro shots I will use the 60-250 f4 with 1.4 multiplier but this is a rather pricey setup.

**rgknief60** · 05-09-2017, 07:49 PM

Originally posted by MikeD

listen to Nass he is the Pentax forums macro guru.

I've learned a lot from his website over the years.

Originally posted by donlass

Used Pentax Macro 50mm f/2.8 SMCP-A Manual Focus Lens B&H Photo

My first "macro" lens. Is not 1:1, but 1:2.8. I think the B&H price is a bit high. Average price in PF review is $151.57. Perhaps they are harder to find since K-1 came out so price is higher? I've not researched A lenses for a while. I don't think you can find anything lighter, though. It's a nice lens. I got it because it was all I could afford, and it served me well.

old4570 · 05-10-2017, 08:18 PM

Close focus filters = Cheap to $$
Auto Tubes = Getting $$
Lens stacking = Cheap to $$
Dedicated Macro lens $$

If money is an issue , start with close focus filters ... +4 and +8 .. ( set U back about $10 for both ) , if you like macro then look at spending more ...

05-09-2017, 07:49 PM	#18
rgknief60 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 980	Originally posted by MikeD listen to Nass he is the Pentax forums macro guru. I've learned a lot from his website over the years. Originally posted by donlass Used Pentax Macro 50mm f/2.8 SMCP-A Manual Focus Lens B&H Photo My first "macro" lens. Is not 1:1, but 1:2.8. I think the B&H price is a bit high. Average price in PF review is $151.57. Perhaps they are harder to find since K-1 came out so price is higher? I've not researched A lenses for a while. I don't think you can find anything lighter, though. It's a nice lens. I got it because it was all I could afford, and it served me well. Last edited by rgknief60; 05-09-2017 at 08:26 PM.

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05-08-2017, 06:08 PM - 1 Like	#16
brightseal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 629	Originally posted by endintro I'm new to photography I'm new also and finding macro is not as easy as I thought it would be, takes patience, practice and skill. Check these 50s out: Pentax Normal smc P-D FA 50mm f/2.8 Macro Autofocus Lens 21530 Used Pentax Macro 50mm f/2.8 SMCP-A Manual Focus Lens B&H Photo

05-08-2017, 06:15 PM - 1 Like	#17
MikeD Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: traverse city MI Posts: 346	Originally posted by Nass I do a bit of that sort of stuff. There are many equipment options - have a look at Extreme Macro Photography Good luck! listen to Nass he is the Pentax forums macro guru. for me the 90mm Tamron macro 2.8 is great if I want more reach I add the Pentax 1.4 multiplier. For further away and slightly larger macro shots I will use the 60-250 f4 with 1.4 multiplier but this is a rather pricey setup.

05-10-2017, 08:18 PM	#19
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	Close focus filters = Cheap to $$ Auto Tubes = Getting $$ Lens stacking = Cheap to $$ Dedicated Macro lens $$ If money is an issue , start with close focus filters ... +4 and +8 .. ( set U back about $10 for both ) , if you like macro then look at spending more ...