A couple of fellow UHHers challenged me on a couple of matters. First, I stated that Ansel Adams would probably use digital photography and post processing if he were around today. I was rightfully challenged since AA is no longer around to agree or disagree. Then I came across a book by one Michael Frye entitled Digital Landscape Photography: In the Footsteps of Ansel Adams and the Great Masters. In that book he quotes Adams as saying, "I am sure the next step will be the electronic image and I hope I shall live to see it. I trust that the creative eye will continue to function, whatever technological innovations may develop."

The Zeiss Planar lenses are not the lenses of choice for every shooter. They are , by today's standards, very difficult to use. They are fully manual, NO AF1. That fact alone sets the lens apart from most others. Many shooters today have no patience for manual focus. When used properly there are no more precise lenses on the market. You might try replacing the focus screen in your MkIII. That solution was what allowed me to get comfortable with manual focus lens. My original SLR had a split-screen type focus and allowed very precise focusing. It really made a big change for me to replace the screen in my 1Dx. It also made a huge difference in shooting macro. I appreciate AF but there are times when stock screens just don't make the grade. "Tack shape" is not synonymous with AF, it requires much work. You are working with both a great camera body and lens. You might look into a new screen, they cost only about $40.00, and are easy to change. GL

Hello from Texas

I had a stroke and lost my Hearing, Can't remember much, Can't talk
very well, I can type slowly, very slowly when I can remember. Can't
use my right arm and very little of right leg.

I have have Three Cameras
A Powershot a1100 is, and a Primos TRUTH CAM 35 and a Vivitar Digital 10 X 25 Camera Binocular.

My Wife, Uses One Camera a Nikon COOLPIX

I am 71 and my Wife is younger by a few years. 6something lol

I go camping with some people once a mouth, but Hot season, very HOT during the Summer, We don't go camping June, July, August. but We use a Pop-Up that is 16 Ft long. We used to use about a 18 ft pop-up but we lost one Corner of it.