Ben,
Canon's 135mm f2.0 is one of the finest lenses I have ever used. It has 8 rounded blades, and I wrote a review on FM 9-10 years ago. Most of my Nikon reviews disappeared, but then I use to be known as 1_of_9 until Fred kindly let me change to my actual name.
Jim
bruni wrote:
Yes, you're right Jim, I recounted the sides in Jay's pics, it's 9. Still, 7 or 9, I wish it weren't so geometric. Canon shooters call the Canon 135mm f2 the Lord of the Rings, it is sensational, and if Curtis were here he would agree, he used to be a big fan of the Canon (now if that comment doesn't flush him out, nothing will).
Colin - that's exactly what we need, a new acronym.
Some fantastic photos in the thread, I will take time to enjoy and comment after I send the weekly report.
In the meantime wen had a posada! here are some of the decorations.
May this be a Joy-Full season for you!
My sad attempt of focus peaking a 20/f4 on a Fuji Xt2
first photos in months
Have never used the adapter and I have had it for several years
A try on the Z5 next
R
After looking at the last few pages I decided these were not fit to post
Reagan wrote:
My sad attempt of focus peaking a 20/f4 on a Fuji Xt2
first photos in months
Have never used the adapter and I have had it for several years
A try on the Z5 next
Reagan wrote:
My sad attempt of focus peaking a 20/f4 on a Fuji Xt2
first photos in months
Have never used the adapter and I have had it for several years
A try on the Z5 next
R
After looking at the last few pages I decided these were not fit to post
You should keep them up. They were just fine
I gave up on focus peaking on wide angle lenses, especially with smaller aperture settings. Because of the large depth of field, Everything peaks
I have basically switched to just using the zoom focus, recompose method for wide.
I'm not sure that's a rut you need to get out of. Sometimes limiting oneself to just one lens—usually a "normal ~50mm—can help one to see more creatively. You do really good work with that one lens.
It is a marvelous lens. It's only drawback is that nasty propensity to get oily blades. So far, I've been lucky by not storing it in a hot place and leaving it pointed up when stored.
Playing around today with different lenses for macro work. 100/2.8E + 3T close-up achromat on Df
Not a combination that I would typically use for close ups. This E series lens performs better than I expected.
I've had this Kalanchoe delagoensis for many years, and this is the first time it has made any effort at blooming. It's taking a long time to open up; it's been 4 weeks since the buds appeared, and they're still not open.
James Markus wrote:
Ben,
Canon's 135mm f2.0 is one of the finest lenses I have ever used. It has 8 rounded blades, and I wrote a review on FM 9-10 years ago. Most of my Nikon reviews disappeared, but then I use to be known as 1_of_9 until Fred kindly let me change to my actual name.
Jim
I looked for it Jim but couldn't find it. I've had it for years and it still surprises me.
George - I don't need to check the bokeh on my 55mm f3.5, your pic shows it beautifully, a perfect hexagon.
Ken - great lighting in your macro work.
Reagan - The time difference meant I missed the photos you removed. C'mon put then back up please.
Xmas decorations in Regent's Street, London
A view in each direction. There were so many busses and lots of stationary traffic that it was difficult to get a clear shot.
F6, 28 3.5 PC, Ilford XP2 Super 400 film developed in the same Tetenal C-41 kit I used for the Portra 400. Interestingly this film calls for the C-41 kit. I see some folks use black and white chemistry with it too though.
DeltaSigma wrote:
Ken - great lighting in your macro work.
Reagan - The time difference meant I missed the photos you removed. C'mon put then back up please.
Xmas decorations in Regent's Street, London
A view in each direction. There were so many busses and lots of stationary traffic that it was difficult to get a clear shot.
I am really enjoying your view of the Christmas lights from London in this and the other threads! Quite the difference from our little small town lights we have here. Would be something to see for sure!
F6, 28 3.5 PC, Ilford XP2 Super 400 film developed in the same Tetenal C-41 kit I used for the Portra 400. Interestingly this film calls for the C-41 kit. I see some folks use black and white chemistry with it too though.
I know you don’t have the time, but you should do a tutorial series on your film processing. Really impressive in how far you have come in just the last couple years.
Rafael - very festive colors and a Joyful season to you
Ken - I had to look up that plant. Native to Madagascar? Looks like they will be lovely flowers and I hope the fully bloom. Please post another if they do.
