Tada. Say hello to my $125 lens. It’s somewhat stodgy but also rather cute in a way.
1. The click of a lens twisting into place is awesome!
2. The Sigma 18-200 is hheavy. But not too bad. hm. or 55-250. or…
Here’s a lousy photo of it together with the bear. [dah i had adjusted the photo in DPP but it didn't save the adjustments. these oddly advanced programs that can save adjustments separately even on jpegs.]
Nice bear.
Orchids outside my house. [from years and years ago from hongyi's garden actually]
a crop from the previous photo!




