I have owned the original single-coated f8 and the f8N during the years I shot film. A few memorable images, but by and large I was not impressed with the results, even though I liked the handling of the lenses. I recently got interested again, and this time bought a 500mm f5. WOW! I love this lens. It is too bulky for easy hand holding IMO, but works well with sandbag rest or sturdy tripod. The f5 aperture makes focusing easier. But the real trick is on a DSLR, you can switch to live view and magnify the image for pinpoint focusing.
Tai, the image of the single green leaf is stunning. I am also a fan of the swans and the purple flower.
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I have owned the original single-coated f8 and the f8N during the years I shot film. A few memorable images, but by and large I was not impressed with the results, even though I liked the handling of the lenses. I recently got interested again, and this time bought a 500mm f5. WOW! I love this lens. It is too bulky for easy hand holding IMO, but works well with sandbag rest or sturdy tripod. The f5 aperture makes focusing easier. But the real trick is on a DSLR, you can switch to live view and magnify the image for pinpoint focusing.
Tai, the image of the single green leaf is stunning. I am also a fan of the swans and the purple flower.
Posted by Martin (anon) on 2024-10-11 16:42:00.