Comments for The Cotswold Photographer https://thecotswoldphotographer.com Real-World Photography and Reviews Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:26:26 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 Comment on Why I Took the Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S Into the Woods by David Fleet https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/why-i-took-the-nikon-z-20mm-f-1-8-s-into-the-woods/#comment-571 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:26:26 +0000 https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/?p=9990#comment-571 In reply to Nigel Madeley.

Hi Nigel,

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I’ve heard quite a few good things about those Viltrox lenses for exactly that intention. I had the chance to get them in for review but simply didn’t have time unfortunately. Swallows, great fun but quite a challenge, as I found out a few weeks ago. Young rabbits will make for some lovely shots. We have more Hares here than rabbits here. I’ve been out photographing them myself quite a bit.

All the best
David

]]> Comment on Why I Took the Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S Into the Woods by Nigel Madeley https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/why-i-took-the-nikon-z-20mm-f-1-8-s-into-the-woods/#comment-570 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:31:51 +0000 https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/?p=9990#comment-570 I enjoyed those images. It’ll be interesting to give your approach a go. I do get your point but I no longer have any prime lenses, although I have mulled over the new ‘value-for-money’ Viltrox 20mm and 50mm primes for just this sort of ‘occasional occasion’.
Having read another of your pieces I was out yesterday evening in the sun with my Z8 and 100-400 + 1.4x TC trying to capture swallows over the canal – with more enjoyment than success! I had better luck with the young rabbits …

]]> Comment on Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photography (2026) by David Fleet https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/best-compact-cameras-travel-photography-2025/#comment-569 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:20:50 +0000 https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/?p=4987#comment-569 In reply to Pam Gregory.

Hi Pam,

Thank you. I’m glad it helped.

All the best
David

]]> Comment on A Walk Through Beaver Country With the Fujifilm X-T5 by David Fleet https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/a-walk-through-beaver-country-with-the-fujifilm-x-t5/#comment-568 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:20:26 +0000 https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/?p=10086#comment-568 In reply to Steve.

Hi Steve,

Thanks very much for your kind words. The older I get, the more I value simplicity.

All the best
David

]]> Comment on Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photography (2026) by Pam Gregory https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/best-compact-cameras-travel-photography-2025/#comment-567 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:14:42 +0000 https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/?p=4987#comment-567 In reply to David Fleet.

Thank you for your help. Much appreciated!

]]> Comment on A Walk Through Beaver Country With the Fujifilm X-T5 by Steve https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/a-walk-through-beaver-country-with-the-fujifilm-x-t5/#comment-566 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:32:25 +0000 https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/?p=10086#comment-566 Lovely little ode to enjoying simplicity in photography

]]> Comment on Why I Took the Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S Into the Woods by David Fleet https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/why-i-took-the-nikon-z-20mm-f-1-8-s-into-the-woods/#comment-564 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:49:10 +0000 https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/?p=9990#comment-564 In reply to Jim MacMichael.

Hi Jim,

Thanks very much. How is the Voigtlander lens? I used to use the 50mm 1.2 on a Sony A7R years ago.

All the best
David

]]> Comment on Why I Took the Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S Into the Woods by Jim MacMichael https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/why-i-took-the-nikon-z-20mm-f-1-8-s-into-the-woods/#comment-562 Sat, 30 May 2026 11:38:35 +0000 https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/?p=9990#comment-562 Very cool. I’ve done this in the past with the zf paired with Voigtlander 50mm f1. It’s challenging and fun. Thanks for the tips and for sharing ideas.

]]> Comment on Why I Took the Nikon Z 20mm f/1.8 S Into the Woods by David Fleet https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/why-i-took-the-nikon-z-20mm-f-1-8-s-into-the-woods/#comment-561 Sat, 30 May 2026 08:39:25 +0000 https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/?p=9990#comment-561 In reply to Gill Hall.

Hi Gill,

Thank you, that’s very kind of you to say.

The comparison to Dürer wasn’t something that had crossed my mind, but I can certainly see what you mean. I was trying to create something with a bit of mood and texture rather than simply a record of the scene, so I’m glad that came across.

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. It’s appreciated.

All the best
David

]]> Comment on Best Compact Cameras for Travel Photography (2026) by David Fleet https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/best-compact-cameras-travel-photography-2025/#comment-560 Sat, 30 May 2026 08:38:01 +0000 https://thecotswoldphotographer.com/?p=4987#comment-560 In reply to Pam Gregory.

Hi,

Congratulations to your daughter!

I haven’t personally used either camera, so I don’t want to pretend otherwise. Looking at the specifications, the Canon SX740 would probably be the one I’d lean towards for your particular use case, mainly because the longer zoom range could be useful on safari where animals are often further away than expected.

Hopefully someone with first-hand experience of both can also chime in.

All the Best,

David

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