Wasn’t going to do it! I was so proud that I showed some control and made up my mind to not buy the Nikkor 135mm Plena. Went into the camera store today to see what goodies they have...

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

I was so proud that I showed some control and made up my mind to not buy the Nikkor 135mm Plena. Went into the camera store today to see what goodies they have for my new Leica Q3. Then they asked me if I wanted the new Plena as he placed the box on the counter in front of me. Just had to look, didn’t I. That’s like asking a kid in a candy store if he wants to sample some cotton candy.
Well. I now own the Plena. I’m so weak!

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Robertl594 wrote:

...Then they asked me if I wanted the new Plena as he placed the box on the counter in front of me. Just had to look, didn’t I.....

So they know you then

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Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

R.G. wrote:

So they know you then

.

Like a wolf knows a sheep.

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

R.G. wrote:

So they know you then

.

They sure do!!! 😂

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

Don, the 2nd son wrote:

Like a wolf knows a sheep.

As my Father used to say, they’ve got my number.

leftj Loc: Texas

Robertl594 wrote:

I was so proud that I showed some control and made up my mind to not buy the Nikkor 135mm Plena. Went into the camera store today to see what goodies they have for my new Leica Q3. Then they asked me if I wanted the new Plena as he placed the box on the counter in front of me. Just had to look, didn’t I. That’s like asking a kid in a candy store if he wants to sample some cotton candy.
Well. I now own the Plena. I’m so weak!

How's that working out on your Q3?

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

leftj wrote:

How's that working out on your Q3?

Was waiting for that comment 😂
Duct tape is amazing!!!

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

Robertl594 wrote:

I was so proud that I showed some control and made up my mind to not buy the Nikkor 135mm Plena. Went into the camera store today to see what goodies they have for my new Leica Q3. Then they asked me if I wanted the new Plena as he placed the box on the counter in front of me. Just had to look, didn’t I. That’s like asking a kid in a candy store if he wants to sample some cotton candy.
Well. I now own the Plena. I’m so weak!

So Nikon is finally shipping a 135mm f1.8.
Sony and Canon already have amazing 135mm f1.8 lenses and Canon's has IS that is lacking on the Plena.
Enjoy the new toy.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Architect1776 wrote:

So Nikon is finally shipping a 135mm f1.8.
Sony and Canon already have amazing 135mm f1.8 lenses and Canon's has IS that is lacking on the Plena.
Enjoy the new toy.

So Canon was 8 months ahead. And IS really isn’t a big deal on a 135mm on a camera with IBIS. When is Canon gonna offer a handholdable 600mm lens that’s not a fixed f/11?

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

SuperflyTNT wrote:

So Canon was 8 months ahead. And IS really isn’t a big deal on a 135mm on a camera with IBIS. When is Canon gonna offer a handholdable 600mm lens that’s not a fixed f/11?

Why not use the Nikon 200-600mm which is infinitely more useful and as sharp?
Same max aperture as the fixed 600mm and from testing published sharpness is the same.
So between the 2 why waste money on a one size lens vs a lens with far more versatility.
PS, IS on a 135mm is a Godsend, especially when it is relatively heavy.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

"A man has to do what a man has to do"

charles brown Loc: Tennesse

Robertl594 wrote:

I was so proud that I showed some control and made up my mind to not buy the Nikkor 135mm Plena. Went into the camera store today to see what goodies they have for my new Leica Q3. Then they asked me if I wanted the new Plena as he placed the box on the counter in front of me. Just had to look, didn’t I. That’s like asking a kid in a candy store if he wants to sample some cotton candy.
Well. I now own the Plena. I’m so weak!

As someone once said, "a man has got to know his limitations." And then again, maybe not. Was it bought for the Leica Q3?

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

Architect1776 wrote:

Why not use the Nikon 200-600mm which is infinitely more useful and as sharp?
Same max aperture as the fixed 600mm and from testing published sharpness is the same.
So between the 2 why waste money on a one size lens vs a lens with far more versatility.
PS, IS on a 135mm is a Godsend, especially when it is relatively heavy.

You mean 180-600mm, which I have and use. Yes, Nikon has more than one handhold-able option to get to 600mm.

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

sippyjug104 wrote:

"A man has to do what a man has to do"

Well said!!! You understand!

Robertl594 Loc: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan and Nantucket

charles brown wrote:

As someone once said, "a man has got to know his limitations." And then again, maybe not. Was it bought for the Leica Q3?

Right! Trying
To eliminate limitations by having the gear I need. As a friend once said to me, “you can’t use it if you don’t have it!”

No, it’s not for the Leica. 😂