Hi,
Another MF second hand lens I have purchased recently.
I had used an AI version one in the 80's with my F3 and FM2, but this is the first time I mount this AI-S lens on my DSLR.
My very first impression when I open the RAW files : absolutely superb bokeh, much nicer than my 70-200 VRI !
In the field use, MF is quite difficult because of the very shallow DOF wide open but when the focus is spot on it produces stunning results !
When I don't need AF I prefer shooting with this little lens than my 70-200 VRI, in particuly for portrait work.
For wildlife and nature photography, I've managed fantastic results with this lens. Here are some of my recent shots (all taken wide open, @f/2.5 !) :
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105mm, 1/2000", f/2.5, 200 ISO
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105mm, 1/2000", f/2.5, 200 ISO
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105mm, 1/250", f/2.5, 200 ISO
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1/3200", f/2.5, 200 ISO
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