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p.3 #1 · Smallest macro lens?

I love my Zuiko 50 f/3.5 macro. Super tiny, and extremely sharp, straight from wide open. Wonderful little lens. I spent $100 on mine, but it's absolutely pristine...mint condition.

Size comparison with my Sigma 150:

http://www.jordansteele.com/forumlinks/2macros.jpg

Jul 04, 2009 at 09:43 AM

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p.3 #2 · Smallest macro lens?

Jman, how about a similar comparison photo only with the 1:1 adaptor attached? Please?

Jul 04, 2009 at 09:53 AM

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p.3 #3 · Smallest macro lens?

I don't have the 1:1 adapter, but a 20mm extension tube is darn close. I can try and take a pic with a 20mm extension tube later today.

Jul 04, 2009 at 10:48 AM

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p.3 #4 · Smallest macro lens?

For 1:1 with this lens all you need is a 25mm extension tube. Easy enough to imagine without a picture I think?

Jul 04, 2009 at 10:54 AM

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p.3 #5 · Smallest macro lens?

Thanks for all the responses, I'm leaning toward just getting the Canon as it will double as a short portrait lens for those times when my kids won't stay still

Which if we are on a hike is pretty much guaranteed.

Jul 04, 2009 at 11:29 AM

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p.3 #6 · Smallest macro lens?

Hi, if you're going AF let me say you should see the Sigma macro too... I heard its colors are warmer (if you prefer this way) than the Canon CM.

Jul 04, 2009 at 11:57 AM

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p.3 #7 · Smallest macro lens?

alexandre wrote:
Hi, if you're going AF let me say you should see the Sigma macro too... I heard its colors are warmer (if you prefer this way) than the Canon CM.

Second that. Unlike the Canon 50CM, The Sigma 50 macro actually goes to 1:1 magnification without any addon so technically it's more compact than the Canon 50CM at 1:1. There's also the Sigma 70mm macro if you prefer slightly longer distance.

Jul 04, 2009 at 12:30 PM

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p.3 #8 · Smallest macro lens?

I currently have a like new, Nikon, 50MM F4, El-Nikor on B/S. Very small, flat field, sharp lens, adaptable for macro.

Jul 06, 2009 at 03:59 PM

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p.3 #9 · Smallest macro lens?

alexandre wrote:
Hi, if you're going AF let me say you should see the Sigma macro too...

The Sigma 50/2.8 is bigger, heavier and have even slower AF. If 1:2 is enough I'd go for the Canon.

Happy shooting,
Yakim.

Jul 09, 2009 at 04:18 PM

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