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mufutau
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Where is this Phoenix 100mm macro available? Link will be appreciated. Thanks.

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mh2000 wrote:
>>How about a cheap macro?

Phoenix 100, about $100 new. POS build, but nice images.




Oct 12, 2008 at 10:42 PM
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Is the Phoenix 100mm macro being discussed this one?

Amazon link

I'll add it to the list, I just want to make sure I've got the right lens. Thanks!



Oct 13, 2008 at 09:36 AM
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that looks like it (I only played with it for a week or two), but the price looks stupid high... how much do used Tamron 90's go for?


Oct 13, 2008 at 09:41 AM
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KenSimone wrote:
Is the Phoenix 100mm macro being discussed this one?

Amazon link

I'll add it to the list, I just want to make sure I've got the right lens. Thanks!


Yup, that's the one. But don't be shocked when you receive it. It's all plastic body, has a slow and noisy micromotor and a long throw for the focus (no limit switch). If you can get around these short comings, the pictures are very good from f8 up (it's a macro lens, so like most of the macros out there it starts shining at closer apertures). And it has a pleasing bokeh.

I normally manual focus it to close to what I want and then flip it to autofocus.

Amazon price looks high though. Look for Cosina or Vivitar as well. They are all the same.



Oct 13, 2008 at 03:16 PM
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Tamrons are $225 used at KEH.


Oct 13, 2008 at 04:17 PM
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Any others besides Phoenix?


Oct 13, 2008 at 05:02 PM
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I have a great copy of the Sigma 24-60mm f/2.8 lens and it has been a spot on copy since it came out of the box. Just my experience, thought that I would add that. I paid $180 for mine from Cameta a while back through Amazon when the price had some down a bit and wow - what an overall deal. A constant f/2.8 aperture lens with amazing sharpness and very pleasing bokeh for under $200??

Not to mention this is EX quality from Sigma with the crinkle finish that I find to be very pleasing. Also sports a zoom lock and a much more usable filter size than that of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 lens with is a much bigger animal overall. The 24-60 is a much more compact package and more 'portable'.



Oct 13, 2008 at 10:31 PM
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