Oly lens is perfect for nature photography!

[Quadna71]

See? (Sorry, couldn’t resist goofing around this morning on a walk at local park)

 

[PakkyT]

I have never seen a wild one in its natural habitat before. Nice capture!

 

[Susanne]

Looks good! ?

 

[Avondale87]

Where's the frosty reception icon

Agree. Nicely captured

 

[Bushboy]

I snapped this closely related nocturnal species sneaking through the undergrowth...

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[Darmok N Jalad]

See? (Sorry, couldn’t resist goofing around this morning on a walk at local park)

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M43 lenses are like juncos, they enjoy the snow and cold.

 

[PhotoCal]

I never put my lenses vertical with the contacts down. The contacts are a weak point.
I store my lenses with the front element down. If the hood can be reversed it is. If not, it's removed.
And with the cap on in a lens pouch, at least. On a shelf with a lip so it's nearly impossible for them to fall over or roll off.

Placing lenses with the element down is also a good habit to help speed up lens changes that require more than two hands.

 

[Z-Shooter]

I never put my lenses vertical with the contacts down. The contacts are a weak point.
I store my lenses with the front element down. If the hood can be reversed it is. If not, it's removed.
And with the cap on in a lens pouch, at least. On a shelf with a lip so it's nearly impossible for them to fall over or roll off.

Placing lenses with the element down is also a good habit to help speed up lens changes that require more than two hands.

The contacts won't touch anything with the rear lens cap on!
BTW - does this have anything to do with the O.P.?

 

[PhotoCal]

The contacts won't touch anything with the rear lens cap on!
BTW - does this have anything to do with the O.P.?

Yes, the rear lens cap protects the contacts from dirt.
However, the rear lens cap does not protect the contacts from compression due to the weight of the lens resting on the contacts.

And we know that contacts need to protrude to some extent in order to work properly. Why take a chance by putting all of the weight of a lens on its most vulnerable spot?

I'm sure your response will mention that lenses aren't heavy, etc.

You're free to do whatever you want. It's your money.

 

[Phocal]

Yes, the rear lens cap protects the contacts from dirt.
However, the rear lens cap does not protect the contacts from compression due to the weight of the lens resting on the contacts.

And we know that contacts need to protrude to some extent in order to work properly. Why take a chance by putting all of the weight of a lens on its most vulnerable spot?

I'm sure your response will mention that lenses aren't heavy, etc.

You're free to do whatever you want. It's your money.

Actually, you are wrong.

https://flic.kr/p/2kJwPK8
https://flic.kr/p/2kJwjpD

 

[PakkyT]

And we know that contacts need to protrude to some extent in order to work properly.

Umm, not sure which system you are talking about. My lenses have flat recessed contact pads. The protruding pins are on the camera side.

 

[Hendrik]

Yes, the rear lens cap protects the contacts from dirt.
However, the rear lens cap does not protect the contacts from compression due to the weight of the lens resting on the contacts.

And we know that contacts need to protrude to some extent in order to work properly. Why take a chance by putting all of the weight of a lens on its most vulnerable spot?

I'm sure your response will mention that lenses aren't heavy, etc.

You're free to do whatever you want. It's your money.

You can prove to yourself that this is a misperception by inspecting the inside of the lens foot cover. If contact were being made with the bitter end of the lens or its contacts, there would be scrape marks. I have found none across all my OM, m43 and F-mount covers. Clean as a whistle, every one. The designers thought of that failure mode a long, long time ago.

 

[Quadna71]

I was just trying to goof around in the weather a little while taking a hike...little did I know I was ruining my lens. Off in the trash it goes! (I jest)

 

[Quadna71]

Actually, you are wrong.

https://flic.kr/p/2kJwPK8

I feel so guilty now that you ruined that 1.4x just for us. Let me make it up to you by letting you mail it to me and I’ll throw it away for you ?

 

[Phocal]

I feel so guilty now that you ruined that 1.4x just for us. Let me make it up to you by letting you mail it to me and I’ll throw it away for you ?

it’s in the mail

 

[Brownie]

See? (Sorry, couldn’t resist goofing around this morning on a walk at local park)

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Does the plumage indicate male or female?

 

[Phocal]

Does the plumage indicate male or female?

pretty sure it is gender neutral

 

[Quadna71]

I think it depends upon if the hood is reversed or not.

 

[Quadna71]

it’s in the mail

You’re a trooper - I will keep my eyes peeled.