The Bokeh Club

**paulh** · 04-03-2016, 09:57 PM - **4 Likes**

Super Tak 105/2.8

Jean Poitiers · 04-04-2016, 04:53 AM - **4 Likes**

Two more Tair-11A submissions for the Single thread.

Both wide open and first at MFD ... second at about 2M ...

Mim · 04-04-2016, 04:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Pentax DA 300.

**beachgardener** · 04-04-2016, 05:03 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Tair-11A

I'm liking these Tair images Jean, I will have to get one of those

Mim · 04-04-2016, 05:12 AM - **4 Likes**

Pentax Da 300

TinaS · 04-04-2016, 07:49 AM - **3 Likes**

Beautiful stuff in here, everyone. Here are a few from the Tyler Rose Garden this weekend.

Jorgario · 04-04-2016, 11:12 AM - **3 Likes**

Bokeh from M 80-200 f4,5 ...

Last edited by Jorgario; 04-04-2016 at 07:50 PM.

zzeitg · 04-04-2016, 11:40 AM - **4 Likes**

K-7 and MOG Trioplan 50mm

Na Horuk · 04-04-2016, 12:16 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by zzeitg

K-7 and MOG Trioplan 50mm

Wow, some of those are really insane, especially first and third! Remind me of those google deep view images, where everything seems kind of psychedelic. Interesting stuff

I guess PP these days makes bokeh stand out more and more. Even with the macro lens it becomes recognizable and sharp

Ferns

**Hattifnatt** · 04-04-2016, 01:02 PM - **6 Likes**

Sigma 35mm f1.4

gda13 · 04-04-2016, 01:36 PM - **5 Likes**

So my Helios arrived today, but the aperture blades seem to have quite a bit of oil on them.

I have contacted the seller and have been told that this is fairly typical for these lenses, but he will replace it with one without the oil if I want. I guess before I decide whether or not to send it back I'll try it out tomorrow when I have a bit of spare time. Can anyone weigh in on this? Is this typical for these lenses and should I send it back for another? Its a U.S. based seller so its not too inconvenient to send back.

In the meantime here is one from another lens suitable for a bokeh thread.

K-3 + 43mm ltd

Anthocyanin dreams

Na Horuk · 04-04-2016, 01:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gda13

Can anyone weigh in on this? Is this typical for these lenses and should I send it back for another? Its a U.S. based seller so its not too inconvenient to send back.

Google it, there are many threads, blogs, posts about this specific issue. Preset lenses are supposed to have some oil on them. The question is just whether it has migrated into the wrong places, if it drips, when it is enough and when it is too much oil.
I dont think its a problem, dont think its worth sending it back. But i havent seen the lens, so what do I know.
I would keep it, and maybe some years later when you have it serviced you make sure the oil is.. just right. But first look online for discussion and maybe even sample photos.

gda13 · 04-04-2016, 01:58 PM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Google it, there are many threads, blogs, posts about this specific issue. Preset lenses are supposed to have some oil on them. The question is just whether it has migrated into the wrong places, if it drips, when it is enough and when it is too much oil.
I dont think its a problem, dont think its worth sending it back. But i havent seen the lens, so what do I know.
I would keep it, and maybe some years later when you have it serviced you make sure the oil is.. just right. But first look online for discussion and maybe even sample photos.

Yes, I saw a few photos and blogs via a quick google search and there are mixed perspectives...some say its fine, some say its not. Since this is my first preset lens, I thought I'd ask here. You can imagine my surprise as this is the first time I saw such a sight

, but in all other respects it seems to be a fine copy...of course I won't truly know until I give it a go perhaps tomorrow. Thanks for your input.

**mattb123** · 04-04-2016, 04:52 PM - **7 Likes**

I'm on a bokeh kick. Not sure why. Neither is Luna.
KS-2, Helios 44-2, Analog Efex Pro

**pepperberry farm** · 04-04-2016, 06:37 PM - **3 Likes**

04-04-2016, 01:58 PM	#5548
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	Originally posted by Na Horuk Google it, there are many threads, blogs, posts about this specific issue. Preset lenses are supposed to have some oil on them. The question is just whether it has migrated into the wrong places, if it drips, when it is enough and when it is too much oil. I dont think its a problem, dont think its worth sending it back. But i havent seen the lens, so what do I know. I would keep it, and maybe some years later when you have it serviced you make sure the oil is.. just right. But first look online for discussion and maybe even sample photos. Yes, I saw a few photos and blogs via a quick google search and there are mixed perspectives...some say its fine, some say its not. Since this is my first preset lens, I thought I'd ask here. You can imagine my surprise as this is the first time I saw such a sight , but in all other respects it seems to be a fine copy...of course I won't truly know until I give it a go perhaps tomorrow. Thanks for your input. Last edited by gda13; 04-04-2016 at 06:42 PM.

04-04-2016, 06:37 PM - 3 Likes	#5550
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	K-3 with DA 40mm f2.8 Limited

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04-04-2016, 01:36 PM - 5 Likes	#5546
gda13 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,108	So my Helios arrived today, but the aperture blades seem to have quite a bit of oil on them. I have contacted the seller and have been told that this is fairly typical for these lenses, but he will replace it with one without the oil if I want. I guess before I decide whether or not to send it back I'll try it out tomorrow when I have a bit of spare time. Can anyone weigh in on this? Is this typical for these lenses and should I send it back for another? Its a U.S. based seller so its not too inconvenient to send back. In the meantime here is one from another lens suitable for a bokeh thread. K-3 + 43mm ltd Anthocyanin dreams

04-04-2016, 01:49 PM - 1 Like	#5547
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Originally posted by gda13 Can anyone weigh in on this? Is this typical for these lenses and should I send it back for another? Its a U.S. based seller so its not too inconvenient to send back. Google it, there are many threads, blogs, posts about this specific issue. Preset lenses are supposed to have some oil on them. The question is just whether it has migrated into the wrong places, if it drips, when it is enough and when it is too much oil. I dont think its a problem, dont think its worth sending it back. But i havent seen the lens, so what do I know. I would keep it, and maybe some years later when you have it serviced you make sure the oil is.. just right. But first look online for discussion and maybe even sample photos.

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