Joshua Tree Full Moon Industar-69

[mh2000]

I took this set using my Industar-69 on my Oly E-P1

https://markhahnphotography.wordpress.com/2015/02/16/joshua-tree-under-a-full-moon/

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Mark, thanks for posting these images. I like them for their 'sneakiness'… how it takes a moment to realize they aren't made in daylight and not early; that they are something else. The exposures are just right… for creating the sneaking nature. Your homemade viewfinder worked really well.

By the way, I also like your blog a lot. I come back to it from time to time and find new inspiration there. Thanks.

 

[kxl]

Nice shots Mark. It's been years since since my last visit to Joshua Tree. I should get my butt out there; it's less than a two hour drive from home.

 

[TXForester]

Nicely done. I've been considering that lens for a Panasonic GF2. You've made up my mind.

 

[mh2000]

Thanks for all the support guys! I really appreciate it!

Regarding the lens, the I-69 is my standard go-to lens for night photography because it's the right FL and the manual focus/aperture just makes it a joy to use. If I get the Oly 17/1.8, I'd probably retire it... but I just don't have the cash for that lens right now. TXForester, if you set your expections correctly, you'll like this lens. I think it has some flare and low contrast issues, but if you avoid those, it performs well and has a bit of vintage/toy appeal. Handles really well on a m43 camera too! Just make sure you get the scale focusing adjusted (you probably will have to put a new dot for your aperture setting).

Best!!!

 

[hipsterdufus]

I really like your treatment of these. Lends a bit of surreal atmosphere to night photography. Keep up the good work.

 

[mh2000]

Thanks hipserdufus! 🙂