Recently I have been trying to experiment with different lenses. Currently, I have a selection of lenses for my main camera, my Minolta SRT-101 — a stock 55mm 2.8, a telephoto zoom lens (which I almost never use), and a 28mm wide angle 2.5.
I purchased a cheap adapter which allows me to mount my Minolta MD mount lenses to my Nikon D3400 digital camera. The adapter was branded Hersmay and was less than $25.
Based on reviews for these types of adapters, most brands claim that their adapter will allow infinite focus, and reviewers have mixed feedback on the issue. Apparently, the slight lengthening of the lens from the adapter alters the focus a bit. Makes sense to me.
I had low expectations, and alas, my adapter did not allow infinite focus. So, I took the opportunity to test my wide angle 28mm on some of the wildflowers and thistles that grow near my mailbox, since I could get some close up views. Here are the results:
Overall, I am pleased. The focus is a bit soft and fuzzy on very close objects, and is just plain unusable on very distant objects. But, I find there is a sweet spot in the middle, and I like the aesthetic of shooting on wide aperture with a fast shutter speed to get that blurry background and fuzziness.
I am waiting for scans for my current rolls of film to be delivered – I have a roll of Lomography Metropolis, a roll of HP5, and two rolls of Kentmere 400 shot via my Holga. Posts will be coming soon!
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