A Willing Model for My New (Old) Toy

[martha36]

I spent $100 and got an old Nikon 300mm from B&H and it finally came. Yeay! I know it's not fancy, it's manual focus and it's a tank, but I have a soft spot for those old lenses. Only had a chance to fire off a few shots while waiting for the school bus, and I need to work on the focusing a bit, but I had to share

[fredzilla]

You don't need too much work. The pics of the little girl are sweet. TFS.

[beachcomber]

Could be the bargain of the year Martha, three quality pictures as you start to get used to your new tank and I like them all.
The second is my favourite because its close up and intimate with excellent b/w editing, and for what its worth, I have a similar 300mm tank, and isn't it good to be able to call on the heavy artillery now and again

[jack russell]

2 2 2 and 2 ..

[leonaashlee]

These are wonderful shots Martha...love the first two.

[SoxAddict]

Beautiful tank shots!

[Chip]

Very pretty, and I especially enjoy the second one. The light and comp (and model) are great.

I like the old manual lenses, too. Glad you like yours so far.

[equilution]

Nicely done, Martha!! $100 well spent!!! As about as clear and crisp as its newer $3K descendent! I knew I'd see some quality like that!!

[Chiwalatta]

Love the portraits...Greats shots, new toy is working well.

[fstopMike]

Bargain of the day for sure! I have a soft spot for old lenses, too since that's all I ever had before my present camera. Never knew the pleasure of auto focus before. Enjoy your newly acquired vintage lens. I know you'll do miracles with it.