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I'm currently observing a Little Egret which has taken up residence on a local river - fascinating watching the bird feeding as it tickles the riverbed with one foot. 

 

These images were taken with my R9/DMR and 280/4R plus 2x APO extender.

 

The first from a distance of approx 60 feet whilst the bird was preening on its usual tree branch perch. 

 

 

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Two more of same bird wading/resting in the shallows in late afternoon Sun:

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Hello Mike … I'm looking forward to seeing your images. The low afternoon Sun certainly makes a difference. Maybe I should try sunrise too? Have you seen Doug Herr's comment ref using the Canon FD 300/4L lens  as an alternative to the Apo 280/4 R Telyt? 

 

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/241917-is-there-a-non-leica-lens-that-compared-to-the-280mm-f4-apo/page-3

 

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Also used the Leica T with various lenses; this was taken with an Olympus OM 500mm Mirror lens plus OM 2x extender at ISO 1600 … equivalent FF focal length 1500mm. The 500mm mirror lens cannot match the 280/4 Telyt R but it's a lightweight and compact lens for travel. With the 2x extender a tripod is essential. Had to buy a Novoflex OM to Leica M adaptor because also have an Olympus OM 35mm shift lens which must be mounted so that its shift axes are parallel to the image plane. Initially I bought a well known brand OM to M adapter but when the shift lens was mounted its shift axes were out of alignment - so it went back to Amazon. Sometimes it pays to select the better quality Novoflex and Voigtlander lens adaptors. 

 

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Dunk,

 

absolutely great captures. I like the special glamour opf these lenses. I also have this combination and will certainly use it more often. The APO extender is excellent. Your pictures have lovely light and are showing fine details and texture, amazing.

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