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Re: [OM] OM; Zuiko manual macro 50/2

Subject: Re: [OM] OM; Zuiko manual macro 50/2
From: Rick Beckrich <rbeckrich@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2016 09:24:34 -0400
BIG SCORE!  Congrats.

(I think there are times when we all miss those old waist level
viewfinders... Or "ground level" in this case.)
On Apr 18, 2016 7:35 AM, <bj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>
>
> Hi all,
>
> For years I have lusted after a Zuiko manual macro 50/2
> lens. I'd never seen one, have seen but very few images made with one,
> and of course they have held their (high) value very well.
>
> However,
> recently, I found one on evilbay that was described as being much used
> and definitely a little on the rough side of the equator. (except that
> the glass is fine).
>
> The inevitable happened; despite telling myself
> that I don't need it, somehow I managed to beat off all comers for a
> reasonable price. And I have it here.
>
> First impressions include; for a
> 50mm lens, it is HEAVY. It's also quite large and the front element has
> quite a large diameter.
>
> The depth of field marks on the barrel
> indicate that regardless of the aperture chosen, the depth of field will
> be small.
>
> So, I have taken some photos with it; and some with its
> digital equivalent. I photographed flowers.
>
> To my annoyance I just
> cannot remember the name of these lovely blooms which grow from corms.
> Quite likely as soon as I finish typing this I will remember.
>
> AH yes;
> Cyclamen !! I'll fix the web-pages shortly.
>
> All photos were taken
> hand-held with me lying prostrate on the ground with 3 substantial
> cushions under my chest.
>
> Please go to
> http://zone-10.com/tope2/main.php?g2_itemId=19878 and scroll right to
> the end, to view them all.
>
> With a tripod it should be able to get
> results close to the digital equivalent.
>
> C & C welcome.
>
> Brian Swale
>
>
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