Originally posted by Marc Sabatella Actually, it's the clouds that kind of give away this is a "real" shot - an HDR approach would probably have saved more detail there. And made it that much less realistic-looking, IMHO. Great shot as is!
This lens has been at the back of my mind for a while as I've been toying with the idea of getting the DA15 or 21 at some point. The recent price increases have started to make the M20/4 look that much better in comparison. Now I do wish I had bitten when someone was auctioning a camera with M20/4, A50/2.8 macro, and an "M" telephoto lens I don't have - either the 120 or 150 - and someone won the auction at barely over $200.
Oh, lord, don't tell me that.
I bought my M 20 f/4 for $160, but I think it would cost around 200-250 to
replace it now. A 50 2.8 macro = at least 100 for a rough copy, maybe 180
for a good copy, M 120 = $150, M 150 = $75 or so... so those lenses were
worth $375 to $580 or so depending on condition. Not to mention that they
are all optically superb.
The day I found my M 20 f.4 in a hoodie pocket (thought it had been stolen) was
a very good day.
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