So far, my use of the shift lens has been limited. I just haven't found much
opportunity. The shots I took this week were of some of the hospital
buildings. I was WAY below them, along the banks of the Mississippi and
perspective change when you shift the lens is startling. I haven't forgotten
to stop down yet, but I'm sure I will.
I honestly don't know if I'll use it enough the justify keeping it. I've
actually been thinking the same thing of the 100/2, since I have a 90/2 now
that combined with the 100/2.8 should cover me.
Tom
> Tom,
> If you use the 35/2.8 shift for any of the architecture, would be curious
> what you think of it. Using one is quite different from all the rest.
>
> You didn't mention having a tripod with you which makes using a manual
> stop-down shift lens easier, but it's not essential. I've used mine hand
> held very carefully with decent results, so don't be afraid to try that,
> especially if you're shooting some of the architecture. Forgetting to
stop
> down with the OM-4 in auto mode was easy to do early on. Focusing
_before_
> setting exposure helped. Turning the aperture ring with it wide open
shows
> no change in metering which reminds me to stop down. Using a shift lens
> frequently gives an appreciation for the convenience of "auto" lenses.
>
> -- John
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