Would You Do this to a Lens? - alt.photography

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From: Paul Furman <pa...@-edgehill.net>
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Subject: Re: Would You Do this to a Lens?
Date: Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:19:32 -0700
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Ra...@webtv.net wrote:
> I saved this long ago, (deleting now) and was just re-reading it. 
> 
> I wouldn't do this to any lens! Have any of you done similar? 

Yes :-)

I've destroyed several lenses playing like that, it's not only fun but 
educational. I like your observations about flare from the metallic 
interior to the extension tube and it could actually be an interesting 
way to accomplish a certain ethereal look.


> (its pretty old)
> 
> http://www.photocritic.org/2005/macro-photography-on-a-budget/


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