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    banished Don Schaeffer's Avatar
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    First Test Shots with the ProOptic 500 mm (f6.3) mirror lens

    I had to figure out how to use my Nikon D40 manually and what to set my sghutter speed at. I also had to manually focus. However, the results are very encouraging. These pictures were taken hand held in the early evening with the sun low in the sky. Exposure was about 1/300 (the lens is f6.3--fixed).

    These are not works of art but they give an idea of what the images look like.



    tree down the street


    my cat



    My street



    approaching geese
    Last edited by Don Schaeffer; 04-03-2009 at 06:35 PM.

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    Re: First Test Shots with the ProOptic 500 mm (f6.3) mirror lens

    These look encouraging, Don.

    Catadioptric lenses definitely aren't for every (telephoto) application but good results can be achieved when used properly in the right conditions.

    Looking forward to seeing more from you in the future with this lens.
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    Re: First Test Shots with the ProOptic 500 mm (f6.3) mirror lens

    Hi Don, It's pretty neat to macro from 3 meters away. Can't wait to see more.
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    Re: First Test Shots with the ProOptic 500 mm (f6.3) mirror lens

    Thanks guys

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