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Re: [OM] Macro Questions

Subject: Re: [OM] Macro Questions
From: "Tom Scales" <tscales@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 19:39:39 -0500
Mike,

If you check out my flowers page:

http://www.scales.tzo.com/35mm/flowers/Index.htm

Every single one of them is taken with the 90/2 hand-held.  I think you'll
find that you want to use a nice open aperture, f/2 - f/4 to get a nice
smooth out of focus background. I don't do tripods, for the most part, so I
like a handheld shot.

I do own all three lenses and wish I could give you a decent comparison, but
I use the 90 the most.  The fact that it also is a wonderful portrait lens
is a nice bonus and compliments the 50's in your kit beautifully.

I'd rank them:

1) 90/2
2) 50/3.5
3) 50/2

The 50/3.5 is number 2, rather than 3, mostly because is has such a great
'bang for the buck'.  $150 is easy, $125 is possible. You won't touch a 90/2
for under $500.  The 50/2 seems to be a compromise to me, although I own
one.  A little more and you have the 90, a lot less and you have the 50/3.5.

So, now to the recommendations.  If you're willing to spend $500+, then the
90/2 is the only answer. It expands your kit nicely. If you want to do macro
on a budget with outstanding results, get the 50/3.5.

Another option to consider is the 50/3.5 and a decent ringflash. I own the
Sunpak and like it; it is OM-TTL compatible. The T10 is also a nice option.

Hope this helps a bit.

Tom

> Over my photographic life, I've really enjoyed taking the occassional
closeup
> picture of flowers.
<snip>

> Mike W.



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