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What would be the better macro lens than XF 60mm?

Started Aug 20, 2014 | Questions thread
slimandy Forum Pro • Posts: 17,161
Re: What would be the better macro lens than XF 60mm?

The 60 is a superb lens but it does lack 1:1. I currently have a Zeiss 50mm that I borrowed. That is the only dedicated 1:1 macro lens for X-mount that I know of. IQ is excellent, but the lens is very frustrating largley due to the lack of working distance and also the lack of markings. My preferred option until a longer 1:1 becomes available is to use my old Nikon macros with an adapter. I have the older version of the Nikon 60 and a Tmaron 90. I use the older versions because they have aperture rings which means I can use an adapter that doesn't have one, and I can use a Nikon extention tube to go beyond 1:1.

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