This was a bit of a challenge as the available light was low and my only lens was an old MF Jupiter 50mm f/1.5 but as usual, both this lens and camera produced some pleasing results. All taken at f/1.5 – f/2.0.

With a bit of time left over at the end of the day and the sun still beaming down on the Isle of Wight I decided to test my reactions and ability to multi-task! I only use manual focus lenses and have two that could conceivably render a reasonable image of a bird at distance. […]

A couple of shots taken at the Cowes, Isle of Wight speedboat races. The dog was actually more entertaining than the boats..

This lens is quirky but fast becoming one of my favourites and will no doubt get plenty of time on the camera in the coming weeks. I’ve posted test images from lens this before but this is the first portrait image and I’m very impressed. It’s sharp yet presents skin in that Leica-like way; soft […]

A few days ago I once again purchased a lovely sample of the Nikon Nikkor 180mm F/2.8 ED AIS lens. I stupidly let go of my last one and immediately regretted it but was fortunate to find a mint example shortly after. A friend of mine and eminent Norwegian photographer, Bjorn Rorslett, said of this […]