Long, long ago (in Zimbabwe) I took one of those Novoflex lenses out to
the ranch to test. I used Alpa Reflexes in those days. I took pictures
of very rare green pigeons resting the contraption on tree trunks and
using the fastest shutter speed (1/1000) available. The pictures were
not sharp. I took the camera to the shooting range and took pictures of
targets from a bench rest. The pictures were still not sharp. I handed
the lens back to the dealer. He had to agree since he had processed the
pictures.
Don
Tim Øsleby wrote:
John Forbes recommends looking for a Novoflex lens. I know nothing about the
system except that it looks like a prototype Russian "sniper shotgun". I
also have vague memory of seeing some adds in some older magazines. To me
they looked like toys then.
Is John onto something, or has he lost it?
No offence, John, just trying to add some humour to a rather boring post.
He is referring to something like this
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Novoflex-5-6-400mm-T-Noflexar-Fast-shot-lens_W0QQitemZ
7595235104QQcategoryZ3340QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Follow up question. What should I look for? As I read the ad above, it needs
an adaptor. Am I right.
Tim
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Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
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