I decided to carry the Sony A7iii yesterday when I got The Girl out for a walk. I knew it had a Nikon lens affixed to the body, but did not take time to check the lens before we headed out the door. When I did remove the lens cap, I noticed that my Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 was attached to the camera.
It is a decent lens, especially given its price point. But it lacks the better coatings of the Nikkor lenses that I have in my collection. I shrugged and decided to use what I brought. (And that was the only lens that I brought.)
So, we walked one of our shorter loops because it was late and I had a couple of appointments to prepare for. Along the way, I noticed this group of signs. Immediately, the classic song Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign filtered in my consciousness, my innate tendency to free associate kicking into gear.
So, we paused for me to make a few captures, then continued our walk.
When we arrived back home, The Girl headed to bed for a nap and I looked through the few captures. I chose this one for posting.
And, although the Nikon Series E 50mm f/1.8 is a good enough lens, I have better Nikkors in my collection. The Series E can go to someone else. In fact, when we arrived home, I mounted the Nikkor 50mm f/2 AI on the Sony.
It was a good walk and a good outing. I also remembered a very clever song from long ago. Life is good. I am grateful.
“So I took off my hat, I said “Imagine that. Huh! Me workin’ for you …. Ohhh!”
Just a great song, from back when music was … music.
As I was developing the thread, that old free association thing that I do hit me with the song. I still remember hearing it on AM radio many years ago. I thought it was good then. I think it might even be better now.
I listen to Rick Beato and his critique of music. I don’t generally listen to current popular music, although there are some fine musicians out there… they are just not mainstream. Rhett Shull just brought one to my attention who is creating some interesting work. I’ll have to check her out. Her name is Madison Cunningham.