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Yes

Thank you.

<snip> It seems to me that presence of the magnetic adapter would preclude use of lens hood. But I don't know what I am talking about because I've never experimented with the magnetic thing. Clue ...

Thank you.  Choosing the 'tool for the task': is, always has been, and always will be; the responsibility of the craftsman.

excellent perspective. I enjoy showing prints (as real photos) to other non-photographer friends, and their reactions are a measure of the success of a photo. Sharing photos on  "the web" is a ...

While Nikon markets the ES2 slide copier attachment {for the 60mm macro lens}, I find it curious (?) that no comparable thing exists for ~100mm macro lenses. 100mm seems to be the most common ...

....<snip> thank you for this reminder that simple answers to complicated questions are simply wrong

Thank you again for sharing your amazing work. Wonderful photography and story,

1. Let's not. assumptions are worthless. 2. light-fastness, or fade ratings, do not apply to dye, or to pigment inks. Only combinations of specific inks  (dyes or pigments), on specific surfaces ...

point taken; with thanks and ackowledgement for your viewing, considering, and making time to comment.

Anybody ever profiled and used this paper on a current pigment inkjet?? I have some left over from a DJ30 that died.

exactly!

+1 people are the best

Hegre seems to be continuing with sharp lenses.

Disagree (for me). I bought a printer (canon pro 1000, but I'm sure comparable epson would be similar) about a year and a half ago, and happy from the getgo. Printing out of lightroom print module, ...

Thank you. The effort you put in to explain and help people understand issues is valued and appreciated.

Awesome. 1st praise to you as a photographer, 2nd to the lens; I don't own it, but do have sigma art 135, and appreciate what these lenses can deliver.

Thank you. This is amazing photography and storytelling. It is both: inspiring for what can be achieved, and intimidating for the level of skill and artistry that reflects an amazing talent and effort.