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CuriousOne
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 5:28 am Post subject: Looking for cheap macro lens |
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CuriousOne wrote:
Hello. I need 50mm at least, by preferably wider macro lens. I don't care much about mount, because this will be used on Sony NEX via adapter. I also don't care about aperture - it can be even F8, since this is going to be used in machine vision project. I don't care for external looks too - no one going to see this lens. What I'm looking is perfect optical condition and low price. It should be able to focus from at least 20cm distance from the subject. _________________ I have nothing to compensate with lens |
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cooltouch
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 5:51 am Post subject: |
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cooltouch wrote:
Okay, I'm speaking from personal experience here. I truly believe that the best bang for the buck around when it comes to macro lenses is the Nikon 55mm f/3.5 Micro-Nikkor. I dunno why, but for some reason, the 55mm Nikon Micros are selling for really cheap these days. You can find a good selection on eBay for under $50. Sometimes even under $30. I just don't understand it. Why? Because the 55mm f/3.5 Micro is one of the sharpest macro lenses you will ever come across.
I own three pre-AI 55/3.5 Micros, two which have the original pre-AI aperture ring and one that's been AI'd by Nikon. I wish they were selling for what they're worth, and I'd have sold mine by now.
I'll sell you either of my Micros with the pre-AI rings for $40+shipping. Both show wear, but both have mint glass and function correctly. If you're interested, I can PM you with photos. Or you can shop eBay. It makes no difference to me. _________________ Michael
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CuriousOne
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Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2019 7:37 am Post subject: |
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CuriousOne wrote:
Check PM please. _________________ I have nothing to compensate with lens |
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immake
Joined: 21 Jul 2021 Posts: 3 Location: India
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2022 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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immake wrote:
I have Skyvik Singi X model and it's great for taking macro pics. there's also another model Nulls Clash Signi One...this one is good too.
BTW, which device are you using? depending on that, I can suggest better. |
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calvin83
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2022 3:49 am Post subject: |
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calvin83 wrote:
We have too many spammers here. ![Laugh 1](images/smiles/laugh-1.gif) _________________ https://lensfever.com/
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DConvert
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:19 am Post subject: |
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DConvert wrote:
Enlarger lenses are a good budget option for macro. Mount via a M42 helicoid (or tubes if a fixed magnification suits your application) & probably a m39-m42 ring.
Most of my 50mm copies have been under £5 and they all work well! |
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visualopsins
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2022 8:55 am Post subject: |
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visualopsins wrote:
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Cameras: Sony ILCE-7RM2, Spotmatics II, F, and ESII, Nikon P4
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M42 Asahi Optical Co., Takumar 1:4 f=35mm, 1:2 f=58mm (Sonnar), 1:2.4 f=58mm (Heliar), 1:2.2 f=55mm (Gaussian), 1:2.8 f=105mm (Model I), 1:2.8/105 (Model II), 1:5.6/200, Tele-Takumar 1:5.6/200, 1:6.3/300, Macro-Takumar 1:4/50, Auto-Takumar 1:2.3 f=35, 1:1.8 f=55mm, 1:2.2 f=55mm, Super-TAKUMAR 1:3.5/28 (fat), 1:2/35 (Fat), 1:1.4/50 (8-element), Super-Multi-Coated Fisheye-TAKUMAR 1:4/17, Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 1:4.5/20, 1:3.5/24, 1:3.5/28, 1:2/35, 1:3.5/35, 1:1.8/85, 1:1.9/85 1:2.8/105, 1:3.5/135, 1:2.5/135 (II), 1:4/150, 1:4/200, 1:4/300, 1:4.5/500, Super-Multi-Coated Macro-TAKUMAR 1:4/50, 1:4/100, Super-Multi-Coated Bellows-TAKUMAR 1:4/100, SMC TAKUMAR 1:1.4/50, 1:1.8/55
M42 Carl Zeiss Jena Flektogon 2.4/35
Contax Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 28-70mm F3.5-4.5
Pentax K-mount SMC PENTAX-A ZOOM 1:3.5 35~105mm, SMC PENTAX ZOOM 1:4 45~125mm
Nikon Micro-NIKKOR-P-C Auto 1:3.5 f=55mm, NIKKOR-P Auto 105mm f/2.5 Pre-AI (Sonnar), Micro-NIKKOR 105mm 1:4 AI, NIKKOR AI-S 35-135mm f/3,5-4,5
Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (51B), Tamron SP 17mm f/3.5 (151B), SP 500mm f/8 (55BB), SP 70-210mm f/3.5 (19AH)
Vivitar 100mm 1:2.8 MC 1:1 Macro Telephoto (Kiron)
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Anabella128
Joined: 13 Sep 2021 Posts: 4 Location: France
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Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2023 6:52 am Post subject: |
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Anabella128 wrote:
Akkiv wrote: |
Can anyone suggest a macro lens that i can use with iPhone for macro-photography?
i, too, searched for them and come across Skyvik Signi macro lens. any opinion on this one?
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Skyvik Singi X model and it's great for taking macro pics. there's also another model yowhatsapp apk Signi One...this one is good too. |
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