The Lens Exposed

About a week ago, I revealed that I had decided to get a new lens for my camera. It's a super zoom from 18 to 270mm, which is quite impressive. It will make the cameras heavier to port about, and that was and is a concern. Eventually, however, one has to make a decision, and in this world, compromise is necessary.

Looking up our street using the widest angle which should be pretty useful for landscapes

At maximum zoom from the same position

The lens also has vibration control, and I think it helps. Both of the following photos were taken at 1/13 second, which normally produces more blur or fuzziness than what I see here.




The portability factor notwithstanding, I think I am and I'll continue to be fairly happy with this addition. Afterall, we still have Cuppa's compact when I really want to travel light.

Before I go, here it is in its two positions.