My macro lens collection
Mar 21, 2016 13:00:43 #
Mostly lenses. No screw on lenses nor tubes (except the 1st one) or bellows units included. They are (left to right) a Vivitar 2X macro focusing TC ( when used with a 50mm lens, will focus to life size), a Micro Nikkor 55 mm F2.8 (goes to 1/2 life size), a Spiratone 55mm F2.8 macro (Komine made, goes to life size), a Vivitar 90mm F2.8 (Komine made, goes to life size), a Vivitar 105mm F2.8 (Kiron made, same as Dine lens, goes to life size), a Lester Dine 105mm F2.8 (mounted on my D7100 with matching Dine ring/point light, goes to life size), a Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX (goes to life size), a Vivitar 135mm F2.8 (Komine made, goes to 1/2 life size) & lastly a Tamron 180mm F3.5 (goes to life size). Note the Sigma & Tamron are both AF models, and the Tamron has internal focusing (does not lengthen at closer focus). All lenses are set to maximum reproduction ratio. I have other lenses that will go to 1/2 life size, but they are not true macro lenses as they are not "flat field" designs.
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Mar 21, 2016 20:03:23 #
Scott,
Wow, that's an great collection you have!! How long did it take you to assemble such a vast collection?
Best, Mike
Wow, that's an great collection you have!! How long did it take you to assemble such a vast collection?
Best, Mike
Mar 21, 2016 20:27:19 #
mawyatt wrote:
Started off slow years ago, but when people started selling off their film gear digital came to be, it sped up. The latest additions were the AF lenses of course. Bought them used from KEH. Also had an 90mm F2.5 Tamron macro at one time, but returned it to KEH.Scott, Wow, that's an great collection you have!! How long did it take you to assemble such a vast collection? Best, Mike
Mar 21, 2016 21:01:00 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
I still have an old Tamron 90mm f/2.5 which focuses to 1:2 so not "true macro".Started off slow years ago, but when people started selling off their film gear digital came to be, it sped up. The latest additions were the AF lenses of course. Bought them used from KEH. Also had an 90mm f/2.5 Tamron macro at one time, but returned it to KEH.
Mar 22, 2016 09:51:43 #
My question is, which one is you favorite or "go to" lens. I notice one is mounted.
Mar 22, 2016 09:53:51 #
Yes, the one that is mounted. A mid 1980's Kino (aka Kiron) Lester Dine MF 105mm F2.8 macro.
jbmauser wrote:
My question is, which one is you favorite or "go to" lens. I notice one is mounted.
Mar 22, 2016 10:00:53 #
i forgot my mpe65 so i have 4 macro lenses.i'm still behind you but i will probably buy the laowa 15mm f4 macro lens soon.
Mar 22, 2016 10:03:58 #
This one interests me...Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Lens. I'd get one if I had the extra funds, but I don't (1st grandchild due on 3/24)
Mar 22, 2016 10:15:23 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Well, you could sell one of your nine "children". ;-)This one interests me...Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro Lens. I'd get one if I had the extra funds, but I don't (1st grandchild due on 3/24)
Mar 22, 2016 10:18:39 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I'd have to sell more than one....LOLWell, you could sell one of your nine "children". ;-)
Mar 22, 2016 10:44:56 #
Mar 22, 2016 11:26:44 #
I only have one macro lens, the 105mm Lester Dine, Do you have the stock Nikon screen in your camera? I have been toying with the idea of ordering a Fresnel screen for more precise focusing.
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