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[OM] Re: 85/2 vs 90/2 vs 35-105

Subject: [OM] Re: 85/2 vs 90/2 vs 35-105
From: "Wayne Culberson" <waynecul@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 07:59:26 -0400

>
> I can't get all that excited about the 90/2 (of course, I've never used
> one). All that size and weight to get speed that will not be useful for
> macro, as it will have paper thin DOF. Almost all of the close focus
> work I do is at f8 and smaller apertures. Natural subjects have depth.
> Also, like everyone else, Oly calls 1:2 macro, but it is just the doorway.
>
> I use both a 50/3.5 and a Tamron SP 90/2.5 macro lenses because my copy
> stand doesn't go very high, so I switch lenses depending on the size of
> the subject. Otherwise, I don't think I would miss the 50/3.5. I also
> like the fact that the Tamron becomes a 180/5 that focuses directly to
> 1:1 with 2x adapter. Great stand off distance for nature shots.
>
> Moose

If I remember correctly, you also like and have the Kiron 105/2.8, which is
a lens I would like to get some day.
They don't go up on epay very often.
Wayne


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