an oldie, but still a goodie

The only thing I was disappointed with after my switch from Nikon to Fujifilm cameras was their lack (at that time) of a proper 1:1 magnification macro lens.

I bought their 60mm lens which had a 1:2 magnification ratio but I could never get satisfying images from it and I was lamenting the sale of my old Nikkor 105mm "micro" lens which was simply superb.

Fujifilm X-T20 (now sold), Nikkor 105mm f2.8 
1/5th of a second at f16, ISO 160
tripod, self-timer release
12 shots focus stacked

and yes, I like fountain pens too – I was such a catch!!

So I was overjoyed when I saw an old Nikkor lens for sale, and swapped it for my Fujifilm one.  I really couldn’t be happier and even though I have to use the lens in full manual mode via an adapter, the images I’m getting out of it are already wonderful.

I really miss my X-T20 :-(

If anyone ever tells you that you’re too old to be of any use, remind them of old Nikon lenses.  Still brilliant and useful after all these years!