At 9/3/2021 01:16 PM, Jim wrote:
>Thirty years ago, when computers were getting involved in lens design, I was
>shooting a Pentax Spotmatic. I visited a consignment shop in Ft. Worth and
>spotted a Soligor 35/f 2.0 lens in m43 mount, a FL I was missing, so I bought
>it. I later learned that the C/D inscription meant it was computer-designed. I
>decided today to take the lens out for a spin. (Did I mention that this lens
>focuses down to 1 foot?)Â I spotted two butterflies around the Buddleia, so I
>moved in closer and tried with no success to get some images. The smart
>insects managed to keep foliage between themselves and the camera. Finally, I
>saw the Monarch fly away from the Buddleia and I snapped in that direction.
>
>I got a single image of the butterfly.
>
>http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20210903-DSCF2691-Enhanced.JPG.html
>
>I know my 50-200 Oly lens would have done a better job, but it wouldn't have
>been a challenge.
That's a very cool shot. Love the back ground rendering. You captured a good
one.
WayneS
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