Recent content by dougjgreen

I still keep an E-520 with a replacement split-image and microprism screen as my basic stabilized digital back for use with legacy film SLR glass. It's much more ergonomically balanced for that task than the Micro 4/3 bodies are, although I wish the sensor were better in low light. I just...

I can't take a good photo with a DSLR, because I invariably didn't take it with me because it was too big and heavy.

They still work well if you use the right converter on the right lens. I've got a wide converter (FujiFilm WL-FXE01) that works very well on the Nikon 1 10mm lens, and now I've got 1.9x and 1.7x teleconverters that work well on the 30-110mm and my F-mount 70-300mm Tamron lens. And most of...

I recently was looking at extending the reach of my lens sets at the long end for both Nikon 1 and Micro 4/3, but doing so without a major outlay of bucks. I decided to experiment with front-mounted teleconverters, after reading some very interesting blog postings from a fellow named Dr...

If you could find one, IMHO, the best of all would be to get your hands on a Minolta CLE, to use with that wonderful 40mm lens. IMHO, it was the first modern "Leica".

Do they have any with decent lenses?

FYI, they are selling a 40.5mm Circular Polarizer (Chinese-made, from Rocketfish) for $3.99, and 40.5mm pinch lens caps for $1.99. If you need these accessories, about the only way to get them any cheaper is to buy them from Chinese sellers on ebay and wait a month for them to arrive in the...

Is this an AF-S lens?

I can't judge sensors, because the software that controls it in a specific camera implementation that most impacts the results, not the sensor. OTOH, Fuji Velvia was my favorite sensor, back in the day.

Buy & Sell Listing - Want to SellSelling Nikon AF-S Nikkor 55-300mm F4.5~5.6 G VR DX ED Lens Prices Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f4.5~5.6 G VR DX ED $189.99 Location USA Ships to USA Description This Nikon 55-300mm f4.5~5.6 G VR DX ED lens is in pristine...

Again: First pic is from the Tamron 70-300, 2nd pic is from the Nikon DX 55-300.

Some comparison pictures: First pic is from the Tamron 70-300, 2nd pic is from the Nikon DX 55-300.

Several months ago, I had purchased the Nikon DX 55-300mm AF-S VR lens for use on my Nikon 1 setup with an FT-1, and frankly, I was not overwhelmed by it, especially when shooting at the long end, wide open. As a result - along with the general unavailability of the 70-300mm Nikon cx lens, as...

I find it strange that this is a totally different lens from the Rokinon 7.5mm f3.5mm fisheye for Micro 4/3. That's an excellent lens with a much more useful f3.5 max aperture.

Bartjeej, you are not alone. I know someone who once dipped a chip into a bowl of wasabi at a buffet, thinking it was guacamole, and swallowed it. I don't believe that they will ever make that mistake again.