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Did I lie to Myself?

February 17, 2021

This image was from a month ago before the cold temperatures moved in. I posted a similar image with a slightly different crop here. As I looked at them this morning I was drawn to this one much more than the other one. Strange how our perspective changes over a short period of time.

On a different note I am excited that Fujifilm has come out with the new XF 70-300mm f4.0-5.6 lens. I’m also perplexed, even frustrated, as I told myself this past year I did not need another lens, that the XF 16-80mm f4.0 was all I really needed. Did I lie to myself?

Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.

6 Comments

    • Monte Stevens

      February 17, 2021 at 5:31 pm

      😂 I’ve always wondered why Fujifilm did not have a zoom lens in this range. Now that it’s announced and it’s in a price range I can afford, is lightweight, weather sealed, I’m expecting it to be part of my three lens kit. In fact I think it makes for a great match with the XF 16-80 f4.0. Already have my oldest grandson up for sale on ebay. 😩 Gonna miss him!

  • Faye

    February 18, 2021 at 4:47 am

    Ah yes, the ‘I don’t need another lens’ logic. I don’t usually keep up the pretense for very long. 🤣 It’s been worse during the lockdown because I use the ‘well, I’m not spending money on vacations’. See what I did there? Stay warm, my friend. ☕

    • Monte Stevens

      February 18, 2021 at 10:42 am

      Yes, I see what you did, you encouraged me to buy it when it ships next month. Between the two of us we can soundly justify this purchase! And, I don’t need to sell my grandson. 😁 Stay warm and dry.

    • Monte Stevens

      February 21, 2021 at 6:12 pm

      I’ve already made the decision so don’t lose any sleep worrying about it. 😁 Half as big and half the price over the XF 100-400mm. No brainer for me. Just have to hope the furnace doesn’t go out or the car break down or the ….