Definitely stupid, but also cheap enough to be somewhat cool
I needed another body cap and while looking on Amazon, I found this Z "lens in a cap." It's basically an old disposable film camera lens mounted to a Leica M body cap, then additionally mounted in a plastic M to Z adapter -- and it comes with a rear lens cap, all for under $30. So I figured not much to lose, worst case I have a body cap with a lens in it. I've got to say, it's definitely unique. Obviously not sharp and lots of aberrations, but fun for something different. From my walk around the neighborhood today. Oh, it's 32mm, f10, fixed focus.
A recent shot of an Eastern Rosella in cherry blossom. Native to south-eastern Australia, it was introduced to New Zealand in the early 1900s, and is now common over much of the North Island. A beautiful wee bird but emblematic of the conservation issues besetting many countries. Unlike their cousins, the Rainbow Lorikeet, they are sufficiently established to no longer be considered a pest species and we can enjoy their entertaining behavior and colourful beauty.
Alistair1 wrote:
A recent shot of an Eastern Rosella in cherry blossom. Native to south-eastern Australia, it was introduced to New Zealand in the early 1900s, and is now common over much of the North Island. A beautiful wee bird but emblematic of the conservation issues besetting many countries. Unlike their cousins, the Rainbow Lorikeet, they are sufficiently established to no longer be considered a pest species and we can enjoy their entertaining behavior and colourful beauty.
nmerc_photos wrote:
took the big boy lens out today. probably will not be doing so again.. too much walking and for the first time ever, f2.8 was too slow!
purchased a 70-200 f2.8 which will be better suited for these tight woods, but still on the hunt for a canon 200mm f2 for the best of both worlds
love this shot...
I have the 200 f2 Canon and use it with the Z9. I prefer it over the Nikon version as it is lighter and just as sharp.
With the Fringer adapter it is insanely quick to focus.
Creative Edge wrote:
love this shot...
I have the 200 f2 Canon and use it with the Z9. I prefer it over the Nikon version as it is lighter and just as sharp.
With the Fringer adapter it is insanely quick to focus.
thanks!
I initially was a canon shooter, so I've owned the 200f2 twice so far haha. I agree, it is a better value proposition than the Nikon 200 f2 MK I or MK II...
A quick test shoot before doing Media Day.
Z9 with Canon 200 f2 and with the 24-120S.
Love this combination for staged photo shoots with studio strobes
“Poor Man’s Macro” love it! FYI, add a multi-element diopter (relatively inexpensive) and it becomes a very nifty zoom macro! Mine is a “Nisi” 77mm and cost about $130 at B&H, and hits 1:1 at around 200mm. FWIW.
