Macro Lenses

Lester A. Dine 105mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review

Lester A. Dine 105mm f/2.8 Macro Lens Review

The Lester A. Dine 105mm f/2.8 was made by Kino Precision in the 1980s. The lens was “white labeled”, meaning it was sold under several different brand names.

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Sigma 50mm f/2.8 Macro Review

Sigma 50mm f/2.8 Macro Review

The Sigma 50mm f2.8 macro lens can be difficult to find. I think this is due, in part, to the poor build quality. It is surprising to find old manual focus Sigma lenses in good condition.

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Olympus OM 50mm f/3.5 Zuiko Auto-Macro Lens Review

Olympus OM 50mm f/3.5 Zuiko Auto-Macro Lens Review

The Olympus 50mm f/3.5 OM-System Zuiko Auto-Macro lens is a well built lens. Having the aperture located at the front of the lens makes it easy to adjust when adapted to a mirrorless camera.

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Minolta MD 50mm f/3.5 Macro Review

Minolta MD 50mm f/3.5 Macro Review

The Minolta MD 50mm f3.5 macro was the last of the 7 versions Minolta made. Production of the lenses started in 1981, after the SR mount had been in use for more than 2 decades.

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Panagor 55mm f/3 Macro Lens Review

Panagor 55mm f/3 Macro Lens Review

Panagor was a brand name used by Jaca Corporation in the UK, Europe, and Asia. Jaca distributed re-branded photography gear manufactured by other companies. The Panagor 55mm f/3 macro lens was made by Komine.

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