Moving On

Sometimes after a gear change transaction is completed there are regrets. This time my only regret is that I was cheated by MPB in their assessment of my trade in lenses and hoods as I ended up with significantly less than I should have. I could have declined the deal and had them send everything back to me but once a decision to exchange lenses is made it's hard to go back. I suspect MPB knows that.

But I consider this a net positive as I've resolved to do no further transactions with them. Their short term gain, my long term gain. 

I am very happy, cost aside, with the decision to exchange the 24mm f/1.8 and 45mm f/1.2 lenses for the 28-70mm f/2.8 lens. With the addition of the 28mm pancake lens I have a very small option and a very versatile zoom option. The 85mm f/2 half macro lens will also see occasional use.

Both the color and B&W versions of the Vertical 28 project are active with links on the sidebar to the right. Here are some shots added to the project along with some others from yesterday with the zoom lens.

Matton Shipyard
RF 28-70mm f/2.8 at 28mm, f/4, 1/500 sec., ISO 100

Cluett Peabody & Co. Bleach Plant
RF 28-70mm f/2.8 at 66mm, f/8, 1/350 sec., ISO 100

RF 28-70mm f/2.8 at 50mm, f/5.6, 1/750 sec., ISO 100

Peebles Island
RF 28-70mm f/2.8 at 28mm, f/8, 1/180 sec., ISO 100

Mohawk River
RF 28-70mm f/2.8 at 28mm, f/8, 1/500 sec., ISO 100

RF 28-70mm f/2.8 at 70mm, f/11, 1/180 sec., ISO 100