This is my Sigma 600mm mirror lens. The two internal mirrors (one parabolic, one flat) make it operate like a newtonian telescope, but with the light exiting the rear instead of the side. I bought it years ago for my AE1, but Canon decided to change the mounts for the new EOS series so the lens wouldn't fit my new camera. I was a bit sad about that. I now have a little adapter that will let me fix the FD lens into the EOS mount. All I need now is to remember who I loaned my tripod to...
Watching the Clouds
This is my Sigma 600mm mirror lens. The two internal mirrors (one parabolic, one flat) make it operate like a newtonian telescope, but with the light exiting the rear instead of the side. I bought it years ago for my AE1, but Canon decided to change the mounts for the new EOS series so the lens wouldn't fit my new camera. I was a bit sad about that. I now have a little adapter that will let me fix the FD lens into the EOS mount. All I need now is to remember who I loaned my tripod to...
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Around The World in 80 Beers Episode 210: 4 Pines Nitro Stout
Pours very black and opaque, with a small, tan head of fine bubbles. No carbonation visible First Sip: Mild malts with a slightly bitter, dark…
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Around The World in 80 Beers Episode 207: Monteith's Pointers Pale Ale
</a> Pours a slightly cloudy honey colour with a small head and not much carbonation visible. First Sip: Mild, bready malt with a faint…
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Around The World In 80 Beers Episode 206: Nosey Bob Red Ale
Pours a clear, dark red-brown colour. Very fine carbonation visible, with a medium head. First Sip: A lot of malt, with a lot of coffee and a…
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Around The World in 80 Beers Episode 210: 4 Pines Nitro Stout
Pours very black and opaque, with a small, tan head of fine bubbles. No carbonation visible First Sip: Mild malts with a slightly bitter, dark…
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Around The World in 80 Beers Episode 207: Monteith's Pointers Pale Ale
</a> Pours a slightly cloudy honey colour with a small head and not much carbonation visible. First Sip: Mild, bready malt with a faint…
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Around The World In 80 Beers Episode 206: Nosey Bob Red Ale
Pours a clear, dark red-brown colour. Very fine carbonation visible, with a medium head. First Sip: A lot of malt, with a lot of coffee and a…