Pentax DA 70 macro!
Posted by David Chin on May 10th, 2007 in Pentax K10D Images
I recently tested using the DA 70 with the Canon 500D.
In case you’re wondering, the 500D is not the successor to Canon’s 400D dSLR, rather it’s a relatively unknown accessory i.e. a double aspherical glass element use for closer focusing when mounted on any lens (on the filter thread) from 50mm onwards, at a working distance of 500mm (hence 500D).
By doing this, I essentially turned the DA 70 into a limited macro lens at a maximum aperture of f/2.4.
Cool!
The DA 70 is already famed for good sharpness, contrast and excellent bokeh at wide open, and having this new found capability, I can focus a little close to the subject, which increased the magnification ratio.
This is not a true macro setup, but good enough to take some real good close up shot.
Also, there’s hardly any weight penalty at all.
I find this combination very useful for my nature photography work.
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Tags: Canon 500D, Pentax 70mm f/2.4 DA