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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: Mikes on April 11, 2019, 16:37:51

Title: The last few cherry blossoms
Post by: Mikes on April 11, 2019, 16:37:51

Here in Tokyo the cherry blossoms have all but disappeared in the cold winds, heavy rain and occasional snow of the last couple of days.

These random shots were taken in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden late last week with an AF Micro Nikkor 200/4. Bit tricky to use hand held - heavy, and no AF with the Z7.

Title: Re: The last few cherry blossoms
Post by: Akira on April 28, 2019, 16:08:23

Mike, I missed this pretty thread.  Glad to find it now.

For whatever reason, I feel some Japanese sensitivity from both closeups...

Title: Re: The last few cherry blossoms
Post by: Mikes on April 28, 2019, 19:30:23

Thanks for commenting, Akira. I like this lens for its ability to isolate objects.

I included the last image just for fun. That bright red coat amongst the delicate colors of the cherry blossoms was a real distraction.

Title: Re: The last few cherry blossoms
Post by: John Geerts on April 28, 2019, 20:46:08

Nice results. Good to see the 200/4 AF perform on the Z7.   It is a manual lens only on the Z6/Z7? 

Title: Re: The last few cherry blossoms
Post by: Mikes on April 28, 2019, 21:48:18

Quote from: John Geerts on April 28, 2019, 20:46:08

Nice results. Good to see the 200/4 AF perform on the Z7.   It is a manual lens only on the Z6/Z7?

Thanks, John. Manual only - screw drive lenses are not supported by the current Z series cameras.