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rpcrowe · 09-04-2005

The Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 (not the f/2.8 model which was in all respects inferior) Series-One Macro Lens. It was heavy and bulky but, built like a tank and one of the sharpest lenses I ever had. If it had been a Canon Manual mount, I would have purchased an EF adapter and used this lens manually on my 10D (which is really the best way to focus macro images).

I will echo the above sentiments about the Auto Focus Tokina 400mm f/5.6 ATX SD. This lens is remarkably light and sharp and contrasty. It also has a built-in lens hood which is a joy to use compared with the Canon monsters.

09-04-2005	#7 (permalink)
rpcrowe Vicuna Posts: 213 CamelKarma: 31 Gallery \| Blog	Re: Great used manual focus lenses The Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 (not the f/2.8 model which was in all respects inferior) Series-One Macro Lens. It was heavy and bulky but, built like a tank and one of the sharpest lenses I ever had. If it had been a Canon Manual mount, I would have purchased an EF adapter and used this lens manually on my 10D (which is really the best way to focus macro images). I will echo the above sentiments about the Auto Focus Tokina 400mm f/5.6 ATX SD. This lens is remarkably light and sharp and contrasty. It also has a built-in lens hood which is a joy to use compared with the Canon monsters.
rpcrowe Vicuna Posts: 213 CamelKarma: 31 Gallery \| Blog	__________________ I'm a retired Navy Photographer with considerable commercial experience including weddings, portraits and pet photography.