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deterpawson · May 3, 2010, 8:35 PM

hello
any thoughts or comments on the macro capability of the canon 70-300mm is lens
what is it mag ratio
i do know it will not match a dedicated macro lens which i cannot afford so i wont even go there
or would the 70-200 L f4 lens be better
i really like IS a lot especially in certain situations when a tripod is impossible to use or carry
i presently use the sigma 70-300mm non is lens which is 1:2 magnification
its a good lens but works better on a tripod which sometimes is not convenient
the henrys show is up later this month and who knows if i deal falls in i might wanna grab it
thanks for your comments
cheers spring is here
pete

scurtis623 · May 3, 2010, 8:42 PM

What is the best walk around lens for Pentax istD? I was thinking Tonkina 70-300? What is the macro? I have a 105 true macro but it's heavy and I want something that AF and easy to carry.
Thanks.

shoturtle · May 3, 2010, 8:47 PM

It is a 1:2 marco lens, it is really does a good job also. As you said if you want better you will need a true macro lens.

Hawgwild · May 3, 2010, 9:10 PM

Looks like Tamron re-invented that lens. Vibration control, faster focusing motor, don't know the price.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/1003/10...n70mm300mm.asp

May 3, 2010, 8:35 PM	#1
deterpawson Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 393	70-300mm is lens hello any thoughts or comments on the macro capability of the canon 70-300mm is lens what is it mag ratio i do know it will not match a dedicated macro lens which i cannot afford so i wont even go there or would the 70-200 L f4 lens be better i really like IS a lot especially in certain situations when a tripod is impossible to use or carry i presently use the sigma 70-300mm non is lens which is 1:2 magnification its a good lens but works better on a tripod which sometimes is not convenient the henrys show is up later this month and who knows if i deal falls in i might wanna grab it thanks for your comments cheers spring is here pete

May 3, 2010, 8:47 PM	#3
shoturtle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Frankfurt AM Posts: 11,348	It is a 1:2 marco lens, it is really does a good job also. As you said if you want better you will need a true macro lens. __________________ Super Frequent Flyer, no joke. Ex Patriot and loving it. Canon Eos 60D, T1i/500D, Eos1, Eos 630, Olympus EPL-1, and a part time Pentax K-X shooter.

May 3, 2010, 9:10 PM	#4
Hawgwild Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 3,586	Looks like Tamron re-invented that lens. Vibration control, faster focusing motor, don't know the price. http://www.dpreview.com/news/1003/10...n70mm300mm.asp __________________ Always use tasteful words - you may have to eat them. You cannot find knowledge by rearranging your ignorance. My Flickr -Robert-

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May 3, 2010, 8:42 PM	#2
scurtis623 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1	What is the best walk around lens for Pentax istD? I was thinking Tonkina 70-300? What is the macro? I have a 105 true macro but it's heavy and I want something that AF and easy to carry. Thanks.