The rain has returned after a long absence, so I thought I’d post a second image today, more à propos of the mood.
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This shot was taken last year with the Nikkor-NOCT 58/1.2 (on a Nikon D40 body).
The Nikkor-NOCT 58/1.2 is a remarkable lens that, unfortunately, is no longer made. I really should write a piece about it, but there is plenty of technical information available on the web about this lens. Have a look here and here.
Over the next little while, I’ll be posting some of my favourite shots I’ve taken with this lens. The images do a better job of telling the story of the NOCT anyway, as compared to technical discussions.
Prosophos 
I look forward to seeing your postings. As you know I am crazy about the images you produced with this lens, and having recently acquired one, I am hoping to come to grips with it. I did lend it to a pro photographer to user for a few days. He liked it a lot but really struggled to shoot it faster than f2.0 (on a D3S). I am hoping to do better than that 🙂
Thanks Guy. I’ve really missed this lens, hence the retrospective.
However, I’m happy to write that I’ll be getting it back soon…
By the way, congratulations! I didn’t know you now have one…. You’ll love it.