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**jeffshaddix** · 03-24-2011, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by mplatt1903

An indoors shot with some window bokeh - taken with a.. any guesses?

DA35/2.8 wide open? Nice capture BTW.

mplatt1903 · 03-25-2011, 05:41 AM

I think you may all be surprised!

Interestingly, you've listed the 2 primes I have (21 3.2 and 35 2.8) but it was neither!

It's taken with the 18-55WR kit lens I got with the K5.. And yes, I was surprised too..

rodfs · 03-25-2011, 06:03 AM

DA L 18-55mm @F8.0

mplatt1903 · 03-25-2011, 06:10 AM - **1 Like**

Maybe I just have a good copy of the 18-55WR...

I actually prefer this one - also 18-55WR - but there's probly less bokeh to peep..does it count for the club?

paperbag846 · 03-25-2011, 06:38 AM

Great shots, love kit love.

JeffJS · 03-25-2011, 11:15 AM - **1 Like**

**.a.t.** · 03-25-2011, 12:27 PM - **2 Likes**

Beautiful, JeffJS. Which lens did you use?

Here's one from my old Vivitar 85 preset @ f/1.8.

Tim

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JeffJS · 03-25-2011, 02:08 PM

Originally posted by all thumbs

Beautiful, JeffJS. Which lens did you use?

Here's one from my old Vivitar 85 preset @ f/1.8.

Tim

Thank you.. Pentax A50 f1:1.2 at f1.2. A case where a slight wind worked in my favor with the bush on the right. I think so anyway.

Are those Lights in your photo? I see what Looks like a wire pair. I never knew Vivitar made an f1.8 lens.

**.a.t.** · 03-25-2011, 06:45 PM

Originally posted by JeffJS

...A case where a slight wind worked in my favor with the bush on the right. I think so anyway.

Agreed. I like it. I'm learning that bokeh doesn't have to be seamlessly smooth to be appealing. But, I've gotta say, I sure do love that butter!

Anyhow, yes, the Viv 85 seems to be a scarce lens. Made around 1970, I believe. If you haven't seen it, Pentax Forums has a good review here: Vivitar 85mm F/1.8 Pre-set T-mount Lens Reviews - Pentax Third-Party Lens Review Database

As for my picture, we're under a covered porch looking out at some trees. The only light on is the big one in the sky.

In addition to the dragonflies, there are garden art / wind chime objects hanging around. Here's the same shot @ f/16:

JeffJS · 03-25-2011, 09:11 PM

Thanks for the info.. I'll have to keep my eyes open for one. Looks like an interesting lens to play with..

**Porga** · 03-30-2011, 06:37 AM - **3 Likes**

Morning grass

SMC Takumar 50/1.4
K-x

Damian · 03-30-2011, 07:01 AM

Porga,

All I can say is 'Beautiful'.

paperbag846 · 03-30-2011, 07:19 AM

Originally posted by Porga

Morning grass

SMC Takumar 50/1.4
K-x

Amazing!

How did you pull off this look?

**Porga** · 03-30-2011, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by Damian

Porga,

All I can say is 'Beautiful'.

Originally posted by paperbag846

Amazing!

How did you pull off this look?

Thank you, guys.

paperbag, it is not that different than original photo. As I have yelowed takumar, I went to correct the WB, and as I was playing with WB sliders in lightroom I liked this result.

paperbag846 · 03-30-2011, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by Porga

Thank you, guys.

paperbag, it is not that different than original photo. As I have yelowed takumar, I went to correct the WB, and as I was playing with WB sliders in lightroom I liked this result.

Very skillful work.. it does not even look real

.

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03-24-2011, 11:19 PM	#76
jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Originally posted by mplatt1903 An indoors shot with some window bokeh - taken with a.. any guesses? DA35/2.8 wide open? Nice capture BTW.

03-25-2011, 05:41 AM	#77
mplatt1903 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 52	I think you may all be surprised! Interestingly, you've listed the 2 primes I have (21 3.2 and 35 2.8) but it was neither! It's taken with the 18-55WR kit lens I got with the K5.. And yes, I was surprised too..

03-25-2011, 06:03 AM	#78
rodfs Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 42	DA L 18-55mm @F8.0

03-25-2011, 06:10 AM - 1 Like	#79
mplatt1903 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Oxford Posts: 52	Maybe I just have a good copy of the 18-55WR... I actually prefer this one - also 18-55WR - but there's probly less bokeh to peep..does it count for the club?

03-25-2011, 06:38 AM	#80
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	Great shots, love kit love.

03-25-2011, 11:15 AM - 1 Like	#81
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484

03-25-2011, 02:08 PM	#83
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Originally posted by all thumbs Beautiful, JeffJS. Which lens did you use? Here's one from my old Vivitar 85 preset @ f/1.8. Tim Thank you.. Pentax A50 f1:1.2 at f1.2. A case where a slight wind worked in my favor with the bush on the right. I think so anyway. Are those Lights in your photo? I see what Looks like a wire pair. I never knew Vivitar made an f1.8 lens.

03-25-2011, 09:11 PM	#85
JeffJS Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,484	Thanks for the info.. I'll have to keep my eyes open for one. Looks like an interesting lens to play with..

03-30-2011, 06:37 AM - 3 Likes	#86
Porga Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 476	Morning grass SMC Takumar 50/1.4 K-x

03-30-2011, 07:01 AM	#87
Damian Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 278	Porga, All I can say is 'Beautiful'.

03-30-2011, 07:19 AM	#88
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	Originally posted by Porga Morning grass SMC Takumar 50/1.4 K-x Amazing! How did you pull off this look?

03-30-2011, 07:43 AM	#89
Porga Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 476	Originally posted by Damian Porga, All I can say is 'Beautiful'. Originally posted by paperbag846 Amazing! How did you pull off this look? Thank you, guys. paperbag, it is not that different than original photo. As I have yelowed takumar, I went to correct the WB, and as I was playing with WB sliders in lightroom I liked this result.

03-30-2011, 08:02 AM	#90
paperbag846 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,395	Originally posted by Porga Thank you, guys. paperbag, it is not that different than original photo. As I have yelowed takumar, I went to correct the WB, and as I was playing with WB sliders in lightroom I liked this result. Very skillful work.. it does not even look real .

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