I got a chance to use my modified (flange removed) 90-180 FF zoom on the *ist D on my recent trip to MI. I used it on a monopod to take some pictures. I posted 80% compression 800 x 600 jpgs on my website. If anyone is interested in examining full size pictures, please let me know.
I first used it to take pictures of small flower buds I found on a tree. Pictures were taken on a monopod (using the tripod socket of the lens of course). I found that leaving the tripod collar just loose enough to allow me to rotate the camera to be very useful. I am not extremely happy with the focusing, but I think this is due to my own shivering due to the slight chill created by lake effect winds. Pictures 986 + 987
I then came upon a group of skiers (actually some young friends of mine). They were cross-country skiing and had found a slight downward slope they were using for "downhill" skiing. I still had the camera/lens/monopod set up, and used it to squeeze off several pictures of the skiing. I am very happy with these photos. Pictures 995-1013
IL Bill http://www.kanescience.com/personal
On Wednesday, January 14, 2004, at 06:32 PM, Fred wrote:
Thanks for your help. Thanks to the pictures and instructions, I have just ground off the necessary bits of extra flange using a dremmel, and have maintained the condition of my lens. I guess this mod means it's no longer Like New, but fits great on the *ist D now.
Sounds good, Bill. Let us know how well the lens ends up doing on the *ist D when you have had a chance to use it a bit.
Hmmm... 135-270/4.5 macro... (1:1 at 270mm ???) <g>
Fred
