Tim,
Yes, we do think alike. The measurements I quoted correspond to my tripod at Chin height, two sections extended, one section extended, one section at the second widest splay and the 12" is the height of the lens above the tripods head mount. I am finding the lens more and more dependable the more I experiment with it. I am surprised at the resolution when the focus is spot on. And yes, it is sharper corner to corner when shifted 5 degrees (thanks Jack for finding that quirk).
All in all I am very pleased Jack was willing to part with it. This could become one of my favorite lenses. Now if I can just afford the 28mm.
Yes, we do think alike. The measurements I quoted correspond to my tripod at Chin height, two sections extended, one section extended, one section at the second widest splay and the 12" is the height of the lens above the tripods head mount. I am finding the lens more and more dependable the more I experiment with it. I am surprised at the resolution when the focus is spot on. And yes, it is sharper corner to corner when shifted 5 degrees (thanks Jack for finding that quirk).
All in all I am very pleased Jack was willing to part with it. This could become one of my favorite lenses. Now if I can just afford the 28mm.