More Testing on New Gear

Some test shots on the beercan:

Focal length = 70mm, aperture F4, shutter speed = 1/30 sec, ISO = 400

Focal length = 120mm, aperture F4, shutter speed = 1/200 sec, ISO = 250

Testing Hoya +4 close-up filter on the 50mm F1.7:

minimum focus distance without close-up filter = 0.45m

with close-up +4, the minimum focus length is shorten to about 0.15m

Not powerful enough for macro photography though, should be ok for flower shooting but don't think it'll be useful on insects. Probably useful on a macro lens which I don't plan to invest on it so soon.

New member on board!

finally won my beercan on ebay at GBP85! not the cheapest for the used lens but it's in very good condition complete with hood hence i think worth the price.

the legendary minolta lens is famous for it's reliability and sharpness, and it's solid and built like a tank, even the hood is made of metal! nickname 'beercan' for it's shape.

the aperture is a fixed F4 at all focal length and is able to produce beautiful bokeh shot, some quick test shots in my room:

will bring the new member out this weekend for more testing! yeeeepeeee~