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Review Summary
2011-10-02T21:00:00
The lens is well corrected from infinity to 1:1. It is sharp throughout the whole field even at f/4. The three rough spots are: slow focusing (somewhat expected in a macro lens), heavy (somewhat expected in a long medium format lens), and the front component with the filter threads sits inside the outer part of the lens' front at infinity -- a step-up ring can't be used. I have used macro lenses for over 30 years. I have more macro lenses than most serious photographers have lenses. This is easily the best I've ever seen, besting even the phenomenal Nikkor 200mm D. In-focus it is scary sharp and its bokeh is sublime.
One Y.
9 groups / 9 elements
Diagonal: 33°
Horizontal: 26°
Vertical: 21°
4.0-45.
0.39 m - infinity
At close range: 1:1
Coverage at close range: 56x41.5 mm
67mm
49.73 oz. / 1410 g
Focal length: 118.7 mm
Sharpest marco lens I've used
By One Y.
The lens is well corrected from infinity to 1:1. It is sharp throughout the whole field even at f/4. The three rough spots are: slow focusing (somewhat expected in a macro lens), heavy (somewhat expected in a long medium format lens), and the front component with the filter threads sits inside the outer part of the lens' front at infinity -- a step-up ring can't be used. I have used macro lenses for over 30 years. I have more macro lenses than most serious photographers have lenses. This ...
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• The Macro 120 mm has exceptionally high performance making it a very versatile lens not only for close-up work but general applications too where a slightly long lens is required.
Image quality and light distribution, even in the close focusing range as well as at maximum aperture are extremely good. Focusing, manual or autofocus, is from infinity to 1:1 scale without the need for extension tubes. Autofocus range can also be limited to near range, far range or full range by a setting on the camera.
• All HC lenses have electronic shutter mechanisms and feature Multi Coating for efficient stray light elimination, an integral focus drive motor, and instant access to manual focus without switching between manual and auto focus. The HC lens use metal, not plastic, wherever possible, in order to ensure their reliability and durability year after year. In addition, the special optical design of the lenses provides a uniquely soft, smooth quality to the blurred or out-of-focus areas of the image.