SUMMARY

The author experimented with the Nikon Plena 135mm f/1.8 portrait lens for bird photography, inspired by its release. While initially planning to capture Atlantic Puffins with fish, access restrictions and the birds' small size made close-up shots difficult. The lens's perspective differs from traditional telephoto lenses, offering a more three-dimensional rendering, but the author remains uncertain if this justifies its use over longer lenses for wildlife.

TAKEAWAYS

The Nikon Plena 135mm f/1.8 portrait lens was tested for bird photography.

Photographing puffins proved challenging due to restricted access and their small size requiring close proximity.

The lens offers a different perspective compared to telephoto lenses, with a more three-dimensional rendering.

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