dchew
Well-known member
I am seriously thinking about a longer lens and have a few questions. I currently have the 43xl and the 100HR-S, but would like something longer. I was originally thinking a 180 but I'm afraid it will always be tough to focus and a bit too big to lug around especially if I'm backpacking. The 180 essentially requires I always take a 3-lens kit. Also close focus is an oxymoron at 5 meters on the HR-S version.
However, the 150 might allow me to carry just two lenses when I'm hiking longer distances. 28mm and ~96mm equivalent seems to be about perfect for me. Also, being a short-barrel makes packing options a bit more flexible.
So for those with some experience with the 150mm:
1. How do you like it? Does it stand up well to the other lenses you've tried?
2. Do you think the T/S adapter is worth it vs. just the straight 34mm adapter? I.e. if you have one do you find yourself using it for DoF or if you don't have one wishing you did? [I know; photographer-specific question...]
3. If I go with the T/S adapter, is there any reason to get the 6 degree version? I'm not sure why Alpa has two. More seems better (12 degrees), but is there some drawback to the 12 degree?
4. Do you think there is any loss in quality when using the T/S adapter, i.e. is it tough to precisely find the "0" tilt point?
Sorry for the barrage of questions, but as usual with Alpa, these are expensive decisions!
Ciao,
Dave
However, the 150 might allow me to carry just two lenses when I'm hiking longer distances. 28mm and ~96mm equivalent seems to be about perfect for me. Also, being a short-barrel makes packing options a bit more flexible.
So for those with some experience with the 150mm:
1. How do you like it? Does it stand up well to the other lenses you've tried?
2. Do you think the T/S adapter is worth it vs. just the straight 34mm adapter? I.e. if you have one do you find yourself using it for DoF or if you don't have one wishing you did? [I know; photographer-specific question...]
3. If I go with the T/S adapter, is there any reason to get the 6 degree version? I'm not sure why Alpa has two. More seems better (12 degrees), but is there some drawback to the 12 degree?
4. Do you think there is any loss in quality when using the T/S adapter, i.e. is it tough to precisely find the "0" tilt point?
Sorry for the barrage of questions, but as usual with Alpa, these are expensive decisions!
Ciao,
Dave