>I highly recommend the 135/2.8 Zuiko MC. EX+ to LN- "MC" ones go for
about
>$150-170 USD depending on where you buy it. (Avg. eBay is $112, but
>includes all conditions.) They are not hard to find. I found mine to
be a
>very fine lens. Just got some Kodachrome 64 back last Friday and
projected
>them on a screen. Those shot with the 135/2.8 Zuiko MC demonstrated
very
>high detail; more than I expected and produces nice bokeh thus far
(not
>thoroughly tested for it). The f/2.8 does have a 55mm ring though
(you
>mentioned using a reversing ring with standard lens for macros).
>
I can recommend the Tamron 135/2.5 as a very good lens for not much
money. I have the close focusing version in adaptall 2 mount. I also
like the Tamron 200/3.5 CF version. These are pretty old and cost under
100 bucks each as I recall.
Be seeing you.
Dirk Wright
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