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**fs999** · 08-17-2011, 12:57 AM - **2 Likes**

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shiner · 08-17-2011, 01:47 AM

Originally posted by pentaxk1000denver

wow, I shoot with this lens on a k1000 and I love how it performs wide open for film. how much of a difference does that close-up filter make? I might look into one of those...

Those were shot with a Pentax #1 Close-up Lens (and M50 1.7), which I believe is a "+4" filter. You can get some neat shots, but it's really tricky to nail the relatively small "sweet spot". Worth playing around with, for sure!

dude163 · 08-17-2011, 08:11 AM - **1 Like**

Helios 40 85.1,5 1965 version

theunartist · 08-17-2011, 01:31 PM

K10D + Super Tak 55/1.8

100% Crop

**paulh** · 08-23-2011, 06:08 AM

Originally posted by Philoslothical

The pics in this thread are all so beautiful, I sometimes wonder whether I should add mine to it, but to hell with it, this shot made me smile when I opened up the raw.

I'll have to work on those couple slight specks on the rear lens element, but I don't think it detracts that much. Contrast and such was tweaked slightly in post, but the stars are completely natural. I was so surprised when I opened it.

Very nice - what lens did you use?

**patrick9** · 08-23-2011, 08:26 PM

Quantaray LD70-300mm Tele Macro f5.6 on *ist DL

**patrick9** · 08-23-2011, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by Philoslothical

The pics in this thread are all so beautiful, I sometimes wonder whether I should add mine to it, but to hell with it, this shot made me smile when I opened up the raw.

I felt the same way. My shots are inferior at least to me. I am striving to improve
It made me smile also.

**paulh** · 08-23-2011, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by patrick9

Quantaray LD70-300mm Tele Macro f5.6 on *ist DL

Nice one, patrick. Good to see another *istD shooter, too

K100D + Sigma A28-84:

richard balonglong · 08-23-2011, 10:35 PM

Here's some bokeh...
Made with K7 + SMC Pentax K135mm 1:2.5

Eagle_Friends · 08-26-2011, 11:20 PM

disney with DA 21mm

NoMaD_PS · 08-27-2011, 03:00 AM - **1 Like**

I don't think the bokeh can be found in macro shots only.

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K20, Samyang 85mm @ f/1.4

**Porga** · 08-27-2011, 03:09 AM

K-x
SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4

Unruely · 08-27-2011, 06:29 AM

vespats · 08-27-2011, 06:51 AM - **1 Like**

Takumar 85mm F1.8 @1.8

theunartist · 08-27-2011, 10:20 AM

K20D + Kit Lens 18-55

ISO1600

08-23-2011, 08:26 PM	#336
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Here's mine Quantaray LD70-300mm Tele Macro f5.6 on *ist DL Attached Images

08-23-2011, 08:57 PM	#338
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by patrick9 Quantaray LD70-300mm Tele Macro f5.6 on ist DL Nice one, patrick. Good to see another istD shooter, too K100D + Sigma A28-84: Last edited by paulh; 08-24-2011 at 06:41 AM.

08-27-2011, 03:00 AM - 1 Like	#341
NoMaD_PS Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 226	I don't think the bokeh can be found in macro shots only. K20, Samyang 85mm @ f/1.4

08-27-2011, 06:51 AM - 1 Like	#344
vespats Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 128	The Tea Takumar 85mm F1.8 @1.8

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shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	Originally posted by pentaxk1000denver wow, I shoot with this lens on a k1000 and I love how it performs wide open for film. how much of a difference does that close-up filter make? I might look into one of those... Those were shot with a Pentax #1 Close-up Lens (and M50 1.7), which I believe is a "+4" filter. You can get some neat shots, but it's really tricky to nail the relatively small "sweet spot". Worth playing around with, for sure!

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by Philoslothical The pics in this thread are all so beautiful, I sometimes wonder whether I should add mine to it, but to hell with it, this shot made me smile when I opened up the raw. I'll have to work on those couple slight specks on the rear lens element, but I don't think it detracts that much. Contrast and such was tweaked slightly in post, but the stars are completely natural. I was so surprised when I opened it. Very nice - what lens did you use?

08-23-2011, 08:37 PM	#337
patrick9 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Murfreesboro Tennessee Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,458	Originally posted by Philoslothical The pics in this thread are all so beautiful, I sometimes wonder whether I should add mine to it, but to hell with it, this shot made me smile when I opened up the raw. I felt the same way. My shots are inferior at least to me. I am striving to improve It made me smile also.

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