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Lens Talk / Re: Z7ii + 135/1.8 Plena
« Last post by MEPER on May 04, 2026, 21:43:43 »
Yes, I am surprised how good the wide-open performance of the lens is.
When I got the Plena I went to an old factory building close to where I live to take some pictures but I forgot the narrow angle of a 135 mm lens so it was a bit of a challenge.
The building was first a Piano factory (Søren Jensen) and later factory for the Penol brand pens (Christian Olsen).

Building here at 2nd page (how it looked many years back):
https://tompens.com/en/1046-the-pen-maker-christian-olsen/

Here how it looks today through the Plena.

This image taken at Aperture 5:
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Themes, Portfolio Series, PaW, or PaM / Re: [Theme] Show Birds
« Last post by Nasos Kosmas on May 04, 2026, 21:37:36 »
Skies are again very colorful, I am very happy, European bee-eater today's capture  :)

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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by golunvolo on May 04, 2026, 21:19:58 »
Quote from: Fons Baerken on May 04, 2026, 19:56:55
Interesting possibilities!

   Yes Fons, I think so too. Here another example. 90 degrees, looking straight down from the drone. There are many interesting things going on  :)
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What the Nerds Do / Re: New-Nikkor 20mm f/4 Repair!!!
« Last post by whatdoido on May 04, 2026, 20:56:39 »
I finally managed to service my copy of the 20mm f/4 - and I had a much tougher time than Ric.  Experiences shared

https://whatdoineed2do.blogspot.com/2026/01/widely-regarded-nikkor-20mm-f4-ai.html#servicing

Servicing this is an utter pain - i've had 2 copies of the K (103xxx and 106xxx serial numbers, with Roland data saying the first one was 1030001) and they're both sealed so well its like they didnt think these lens would need to be ever opened again.

The focus ring retaining ring does come off and I had to file slots behind the ring to get to the focus ring screws and the lens objective needs the strength and torque of all humanity to unseat. BUT its done - i finally got in and was able to save these 2x lens from a life in a junk bin.

TLDR: its hurts, dont do it unless you have the tools and know exactly what you're doing - you'll damage a beautiful little lens and its not worth it
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by Fons Baerken on May 04, 2026, 19:59:15 »
Quote from: John Geerts on May 04, 2026, 19:41:33
De Mandarijn.  Nijmegen, Netherlands

M8 CV  35/1.2

Nice..
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by Fons Baerken on May 04, 2026, 19:56:55 »
Quote from: golunvolo on May 04, 2026, 18:10:16
I keep trying to get acquainted with the DJI mavic 3 drone. The points of view are mind blowing but the quality, even at full sun, low iso and f5.6...something is not right. Working on files right now.
(i have just redone the cropping)
  dji mavic 3 cine

Interesting possibilities!
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by aerobat on May 04, 2026, 19:47:21 »
Quote from: ColinM on May 04, 2026, 18:04:22
Sounds like the aches from your body are now less than your urge to get stellar & interesting images Daniel.
I'm curious that you didn't get dragged off by the Gendarmes for using a handy without due care & consideration  :P
Many thanks Arturo and Colin, every day I'm discovering new wonders not far from my house
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Your Weekly Blog / Re: May 2026
« Last post by John Geerts on May 04, 2026, 19:41:33 »
De Mandarijn.  Nijmegen, Netherlands

M8 CV  35/1.2
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Lens Talk / Re: The AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR, a superlens indeed
« Last post by Macro_Cosmos on May 04, 2026, 18:52:23 »
Some more photos.

Echidna, an egg-laying mammal.


Water dragon.

This lens works really well with a 2x TC if the subject is cooperating, one gets very close, and there is plenty of light.  Otherwise, the results are really poor.  I will find a 1.4x TC to try this with.
With my 1.25x TC, I cannot see any drop in image quality or focusing speed.

Sulfur-crested cocky being loud and naughty.


This lens is going to damage my savings account.  I am now looking at my 500mm PF, being unsatisfied with the out of focus backgrounds and wishing I had the 400mm F2.8 S TC.  :o
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Lens Talk / Re: The AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR, a superlens indeed
« Last post by Macro_Cosmos on May 04, 2026, 18:48:00 »
Quote from: ColinM on April 15, 2026, 19:48:51
Good to know.
Having the 120mm end of the zoom range available would appear to make this a versatile tool for hikes etc, where you might find yourself closer to your subject than a 300mm could work with

Out of interest,  do you think you'd ever use a monopod or other support with it?
I did use it with a monopod for a few recent hikes.  Unfortunately, I was not able to get that many good photos.  I miss my 500mm PF.

Here are a couple of handheld videos.
Gang Gang:
https://youtu.be/YR4eMVbvZI4
Kangaroo:
https://youtu.be/oIzj-_EaZvA

These were straight out of the camera with a flat profile.  A few minutes in DaVinci Studio would have brought it to life.  I am incredibly pleased with the result.
When I move, I will try the germicidal lamp fungus method and seal it shut in a big ziploc bag to store in my dry cabinet.  I may try to contact Nikon China or Japan to see if they can fix it for a more reasonable price.  $3300 is outrageous for a front element swap that I can do myself.
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