New Member Registered: November, 2013 Posts: 14 | | Review Date: June 25, 2023 | Recommended | Price: $50.00
| Rating: 10 |
| Pros: | very sharp macro lens | | Cons: | very few CAs | | Sharpness: 10
Aberrations: 9
Bokeh: 8
Handling: 10
Value: 10
Camera Used: k-x k-5, k-s1, fuji x-e1 + x-t100
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with adapter on a 24 MP Fujifilm approx. 90 LP/mm = 180 black and white lines have convinced me totally (self measured)
with an achromatic diopter magnification up to approx. 2:1 available.
++ very good to excellent sharpness
++/+ nearly no CAs stopped down to f 8-11
+/++ sarecely flare
++ excellent color rendition
9.5 points for this excellent cheap lens
highly recommended by me as teacher of digital photography
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Senior Member Registered: November, 2011 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 201 | | Review Date: March 10, 2013 | Recommended | Price: $115.00
| Rating: 8 |
| Pros: | sharp, true 1:1 with adapter, price | | Cons: | plasticy feel, rattling | | Sharpness: 7
Aberrations: 7
Bokeh: 7
Handling: 4
Value: 10
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It feels cheap because it is cheap, but the glass is great and the images show that. If you get chance to buy this discontinued lens for anywhere near $100, just do it. Make sure it includes the 1:1 adapter.
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Junior Member Registered: August, 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 30 | | Review Date: July 19, 2010 | Not Recommended | Price: $35.00
| Rating: 8 |
| Pros: | Earlier version of the "plastic fantastic" | | Cons: | Earlier version of the "plastic fantastic" | | Sharpness: 8
Aberrations: 8
Bokeh: 8
Handling: 9
Value: 10
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I believe that I have the Vivitar-branded Minolta MC/MD mount manual focus version of this lens in absolutely pristine condition. However, my copy looks more like the "Promaster 100mm 1:3.5," so I've moved my review there:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/promaster-100mm-1-3-5-mc-macro-spect...tml#review3224 | |
Veteran Member Registered: December, 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 408 | | Review Date: May 23, 2010 | Recommended | Price: $80.00
| Rating: 9 |
| Pros: | IQ - Price - "A" setting on ring | | Cons: | | |
This is a fantastic off brand, budget macro lens that allows true 1:1 magnification on a budget.
The rose is without the 1:1 adapter (screw on macro filter).
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