I finally got out to try my ‘new’ 50mm lens as a replacement for the 28-80mm zoom lens which I found just too clumsy and awkward. The day I chose may not have been the best but I wanted to go out, so on one misty morning I did just that. I had a walk around sites related to both the Macclesfield Canal and the Middlewood Way in Bollington, Cheshire.
I like the effect the mist gives to these images, I can still feel how cold and damp it was that day. My favorite has to be the lone walker who is about to disappear into the mist around the corner. My only problem is that I can’t decide which image I prefer – the softer one which gives a good impression of the mist or the more contrasty one which seems to isolate the figure more.
As for trying out the new lens, I was pleased with the way it handled and the better balance it gave to the camera. However, I realise it wasn’t the best day to test out a lens that has been praised for its sharpness.
All photographs taken using Ilford Delta400 and developed in DDX as recommended.
I BOUGHT AN OLD FILM CAMERA 