Working with new lenses

El Gato · April 1, 2020

A while back a friend was selling some gear and switching his camera platform completely (I don't know why!!). The upshot, he sold me two lenses for a ridiculously low price. I just couldn't say no.

Took them for a test run shortly after I received them.

After sitting on a backup drive forever, with the extra time now and no travel, I just got to processing the images.

I have to think about incorporating and using these lenses in more of my shots.

Nikon Fisheye 10.5mm f2.8

Nikon 50mm f1.4

Stay safe and healthy everyone!!

OrvSal · April 1, 2020

Nice, The variety of lenses are fun to work with. I love the zoom lenses but I also miss working with different lenses for the prospective they can have. Some times I miss the film days and all the gear.

Juano · April 1, 2020

Nice, I like the cathedral ceiling and the 50 mm shot. I need to take my 50 mm out.

El Gato · April 1, 2020

Thanks @Juano and @OrvSal I appreciate your comments!!

Cornflake · April 1, 2020

You could have some fun with those. I find I have to get out my neglected lenses and practice with them. Otherwise I forget what they can do and I won't think of them when they're called for.

black mamba · April 2, 2020

Good stuff, Al. Outside of my Nikon 105mm macro lens, I haven't used any prime lenses in a long time. The zooms these days are so good and I'm not burdened with hauling around all the extra glass.

El Gato · April 2, 2020

Agree with you Black Mamba!

Since I bought them, I had to "cost justify" the purchase to HQ.

So, I will lug around some extra glass on an occasional outing. But, in all seriousness practicing with these lenses allows me try some different shots and experiment a bit.