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CPC Phase II 28-50mm f3.5-4.5

This past Saturday I bought an old zoom lens for $5. The name is CPC Phase 2, and a 28-50mm f3.5-4.5. Don't blame you if you have never heard of CPC Phase 2. That's part of the reason why it's only $5.

I have decided to give myself a challenge and see what kind of pictures I can get with this lens for one week. During the current week, I will use only this lens to take pictures. This normally is not a problem, but I just got a Micro-Nikkor 200mm f4 that I am dying to try and I must resist the temptation :-)

First thing first, pictures that came from this lens is quite acceptable. The most disappointed aspect of the lens is its horrible bokeh. One word to describe it: MESSY. If I have to use another word: Unpleasant. But, the lens is actually quite sharp for a low cost zoom, and when mounted on the Panasonic G1, it's a 46-100mm lens, which is quite ok as a walk-around lens.
Street Crossing on John & Queen Sts
Street Crossing on John & Queen Sts
Street Musicians
Street Musicians
Jack Astor's
Jack Astor's
Old & New #4
Old & New #4
Injured Bicyle on Queen & Soho
Injured Bicyle on Queen & Soho
Tulips from Jimmy Simpson Park on Queen Street
Tulips from Jimmy Simpson Park on Queen Street
Tulips Couples?
Tulips Couples?
Red Tulips and Over Joy Bistro
Red Tulips and Over Joy Bistro
Bad Bokeh
Bad Bokeh
QF 25 Pounder Field Cannon from WW II
QF 25 Pounder Field Cannon from WW II
24-Hour Hot Dog Stand
24-Hour Hot Dog Stand
Cameron House
Cameron House
Harley Davidson
Harley Davidson
Outdoor Patio
Outdoor Patio
Graffiti
Graffiti
More Graffiti
More Graffiti
Corner of Queen & Soho
Corner of Queen & Soho
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