Nice sharp shot. That Takumar and extender also show good bokeh.
Chuck Norcutt
Jim Nichols wrote:
> In past years, I have used a Takumar with a 2x extender to obtain occasional
> closeups with a film SLR. I wanted to find out what this combination would
> do on the E-510.
>
> The linked shot was made with a Takumar 55/1.8 lens and 2x extender mounted
> on a chipped adapter on the E-510. Focusing was done wide open, then the
> lens was stopped down to either 4 or 5.6 for the shot.
>
> I tried this technique with faster moving subjects and had no luck at all.
> This little fellow sat still long enough for me to get the job done. The
> lens combination appears to have possibilities if I can just pick the right
> subjects.
>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Another+Small+One.tif.html
>
> Critiques and comments welcomed.
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
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