The Bokeh Club

a5m · 02-24-2017, 10:59 PM - **16 Likes**

Picked this up tonight. First two are the initial test shots taken sitting in the car and last two are after coming home of water on the windshield and hood.

K-3 + CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8 (8 blades)

Unregistered User 8 · 02-24-2017, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by a5m

K-3 + CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8 (8 blades)

Wonderful series buddy.

#3 is stunning.

zzeitg · 02-25-2017, 01:03 AM - **4 Likes**

Samyang 24mm

**Riggomatic** · 02-25-2017, 09:09 AM - **8 Likes**

A little piano bokeh from the K24 f2.8.

Rupert · 02-25-2017, 10:32 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by clickclick

one of a few first snapshots with a Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 2/58

Always love a doggie shot...and that is a nice one!

"It's not my bokeh stinkin'...it's the fowl odor of those worthless birds"

Got in a Rokinon 85mm f1.4 yesterday...it is my intention to shoot naked girls if I run across any.

I did a few test shots with Mrs Rupert...though she refused to get naked...and at f1.4 I will need a lot of practice to get a sharp shot....This was my best effort out of 5-6 shots, and it is way off. I might have stayed and done better, but she was folding a big load of clothes and she was getting that look, you know the look of "Help me fold these clothes". So I got the heck out of there!

Let's see if I can make any future improvement at f1.4? I sure can't handle it now!

Regards!

a5m · 02-25-2017, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by pjv

Wonderful series buddy.

#3 is stunning.

Thank you sir that means a lot

and thank you everyone for the likes.

**paulh** · 02-25-2017, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by Rupert

Let's see if I can make any future improvement at f1.4? I sure can't handle it now!

I doubt you'll see much improvement on portraits like this one - the DOF at f/1.4 is just too thin! You can see Gail's right shoulder and the leaf pattern/collar on her shirt are in focus, but her face is not. You might need to stop down to f/2.8 or even f/4 to get everything in the focal plane. Try some flowers - or you can't go wrong with a squirrel portrait!

Rupert · 02-25-2017, 12:12 PM

Originally posted by paulh

I doubt you'll see much improvement on portraits like this one - the DOF at f/1.4 is just too thin! You can see Gail's right shoulder and the leaf pattern/collar on her shirt are in focus, but her face is not. You might need to stop down to f/2.8 or even f/4 to get everything in the focal plane. Try some flowers - or you can't go wrong with a squirrel portrait!

Yes, I am finding that 1.4 is not a practical setting unless you are using a tripod and live view with focus peaking. By the time you get to f2.5 it is much easier and f4 is a snap. I'll need some practice, haven't done much MF in a while. Otherwise, this is a very nice lens. Very sharp and well built too. Should provide good color and skin tones if any naked girls happen by!

No good for squirrels...they started spitting at me right away with the 85mm mounted, and demanded the big long Bigma that is more worthy of their handsomness.

Regards!

---------- Post added 02-25-17 at 01:53 PM ----------

Originally posted by Rupert

"It's not my bokeh stinkin'...it's the fowl odor of those worthless birds"

"The only stink worse than a rotten potato or nasty skunk is a filthy rodent squirrel"

Guess that told him!

Regards!

**clickclick** · 02-25-2017, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by Rupert

Always love a doggie shot...and that is a nice one!

[snip]

Regards!

Thank you - she's my sweetheart - and such a patient model - she was longing to go outside and chase her Kong toy, but I made her wait for a snapshot first!

Rupert · 02-25-2017, 05:59 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by clickclick

Thank you - she's my sweetheart - and such a patient model - she was longing to go outside and chase her Kong toy, but I made her wait for a snapshot first!

You are welcome

...I love Doggies! We were just talking Doggies over here minutes ago......
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/132-pentaxian-lounge/296039-forum-shots-...ml#post3927286

Amazingly, my squirrels love Doggies too....as long as they can't climb too high in the big oaks!

Regards!

My last shot of the day.....in brilliant light on part of the bird...so hard to shoot reds unless the light is soft and perfect.

**taks** · 02-25-2017, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by a5m

Picked this up tonight. First two are the initial test shots taken sitting in the car and last two are after coming home of water on the windshield and hood.

K-3 + CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8 (8 blades)

Great series

and congrats on the new lens

a5m · 02-25-2017, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by taks

Great series

and congrats on the new lens

Thanks taks

I really appreciate it. This thread has been a big inspiration.

roksonne · 02-25-2017, 11:51 PM - **6 Likes**

K-1 + FA77 at a restaurant with VERY low light. This would have been impossible without the K-1

Fun fact. All of the restaurants coffee mugs had my first name on the bottom....

Jonathan Mac · 02-26-2017, 02:05 AM - **4 Likes**

Pentax A 50mm f/2.8 macro, wide open.

IMGP6296a by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

**Hattifnatt** · 02-26-2017, 02:46 AM - **4 Likes**

FA 77 (on the K-1).

02-25-2017, 05:59 PM - 3 Likes	#8290
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by clickclick Thank you - she's my sweetheart - and such a patient model - she was longing to go outside and chase her Kong toy, but I made her wait for a snapshot first! You are welcome...I love Doggies! We were just talking Doggies over here minutes ago...... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/132-pentaxian-lounge/296039-forum-shots-...ml#post3927286 Amazingly, my squirrels love Doggies too....as long as they can't climb too high in the big oaks! Regards! My last shot of the day.....in brilliant light on part of the bird...so hard to shoot reds unless the light is soft and perfect.

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a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Picked this up tonight. First two are the initial test shots taken sitting in the car and last two are after coming home of water on the windshield and hood. K-3 + CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8 (8 blades)

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Unregistered User 8 Closed Account Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,694	Originally posted by a5m K-3 + CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8 (8 blades) Wonderful series buddy. #3 is stunning.

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02-25-2017, 10:32 AM - 1 Like	#8285
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by clickclick one of a few first snapshots with a Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 2/58 Always love a doggie shot...and that is a nice one! "It's not my bokeh stinkin'...it's the fowl odor of those worthless birds" Got in a Rokinon 85mm f1.4 yesterday...it is my intention to shoot naked girls if I run across any. I did a few test shots with Mrs Rupert...though she refused to get naked...and at f1.4 I will need a lot of practice to get a sharp shot....This was my best effort out of 5-6 shots, and it is way off. I might have stayed and done better, but she was folding a big load of clothes and she was getting that look, you know the look of "Help me fold these clothes". So I got the heck out of there! Let's see if I can make any future improvement at f1.4? I sure can't handle it now! Regards!

02-25-2017, 10:58 AM	#8286
a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Originally posted by pjv Wonderful series buddy. #3 is stunning. Thank you sir that means a lot and thank you everyone for the likes.

02-25-2017, 11:38 AM	#8287
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,306	Originally posted by Rupert Let's see if I can make any future improvement at f1.4? I sure can't handle it now! I doubt you'll see much improvement on portraits like this one - the DOF at f/1.4 is just too thin! You can see Gail's right shoulder and the leaf pattern/collar on her shirt are in focus, but her face is not. You might need to stop down to f/2.8 or even f/4 to get everything in the focal plane. Try some flowers - or you can't go wrong with a squirrel portrait!

02-25-2017, 12:12 PM	#8288
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by paulh I doubt you'll see much improvement on portraits like this one - the DOF at f/1.4 is just too thin! You can see Gail's right shoulder and the leaf pattern/collar on her shirt are in focus, but her face is not. You might need to stop down to f/2.8 or even f/4 to get everything in the focal plane. Try some flowers - or you can't go wrong with a squirrel portrait! Yes, I am finding that 1.4 is not a practical setting unless you are using a tripod and live view with focus peaking. By the time you get to f2.5 it is much easier and f4 is a snap. I'll need some practice, haven't done much MF in a while. Otherwise, this is a very nice lens. Very sharp and well built too. Should provide good color and skin tones if any naked girls happen by! No good for squirrels...they started spitting at me right away with the 85mm mounted, and demanded the big long Bigma that is more worthy of their handsomness. Regards! ---------- Post added 02-25-17 at 01:53 PM ---------- Originally posted by Rupert "It's not my bokeh stinkin'...it's the fowl odor of those worthless birds" "The only stink worse than a rotten potato or nasty skunk is a filthy rodent squirrel" Guess that told him! Regards!

02-25-2017, 05:44 PM	#8289
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by Rupert Always love a doggie shot...and that is a nice one! [snip] Regards! Thank you - she's my sweetheart - and such a patient model - she was longing to go outside and chase her Kong toy, but I made her wait for a snapshot first!

02-25-2017, 09:30 PM	#8291
taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,779	Originally posted by a5m Picked this up tonight. First two are the initial test shots taken sitting in the car and last two are after coming home of water on the windshield and hood. K-3 + CZJ Pancolar 50/1.8 (8 blades) Great series and congrats on the new lens

02-25-2017, 11:05 PM	#8292
a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Originally posted by taks Great series and congrats on the new lens Thanks taks I really appreciate it. This thread has been a big inspiration.

02-25-2017, 11:51 PM - 6 Likes	#8293
roksonne Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 91	K-1 + FA77 at a restaurant with VERY low light. This would have been impossible without the K-1 Fun fact. All of the restaurants coffee mugs had my first name on the bottom....

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