macro with the Canon FD 85mm f/1.2

[dirk_dom1]

<p>Hi!</p>

<p>I shoot macro with the 85mm f/1.2 on an Olympus PEN EP-5. The PEN shoots at 100 ASA up to 1/8,000 sec and you don't get overexposure at f/1.2, so you don't need a ND filter. It also shoots OK up to 3,200 ASA.</p>

<p>I use a FD 25mm extension tube. The lens gives considerable reach between infinity and minimum distance.</p>

<p>The results are extremely good. The 85mm performs like the very best macro lenses and you have f/1.2 at your disposition!</p>

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[dirk_dom1]

<p>Here one more open:</p>

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[dirk_dom1]

<p>less DOF:</p><div></div>

[dirk_dom1]

<p>Of course the real fun is at f/1.2:</p><div></div>

[SCL]

<p>Very Very Nice. That's one fine lens...good to know it is in capable hands.</p>

[Alex_Es]

If it works then it is great. Nice shots.

[Lou_Meluso]

<p>Good stuff, Dirk! Love the Beetle shot!</p>