The Bokeh Club

**Scorpio71GR** · 03-21-2017, 05:39 PM - **3 Likes**

K-1 and Tamron 70-200 2.8

**Riggomatic** · 03-21-2017, 05:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Cabessius

Helios 44-3 wide open

---------- Post added 03-22-17 at 12:26 AM ----------

Helios 44-2 also @f2

Great bokeh!

Cabessius · 03-21-2017, 06:18 PM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

Great bokeh!

Thanks!, I never go out without a Helios in my bag (in fact I usually carry 3 or 4 out of the 7 I currently have)

And I also much prefer the older ones (44, 44-2 or 44-3 over the newer 44M, 44M4 or 44M-6).

**taks** · 03-21-2017, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

You captured quite the variety of colors in that last picture. Pretty Cool!

Originally posted by a5m

Thanks

. No I got this right at the end of last year. Just haven't used it much.

Wow #3 is amazing! You never fail to impress with your 50-135. I am curious to know what made that background so colorful. And what kind of rose is that?

Thank you for such kind words guys

The back ground is pot of flowers (primroses) and a conifer behind that. I cropped a bit and boosted contrast

I don't know the type of the rose it is,but I will post here once it flowers.

How do you like the Sigma Art a5m? I've read it gives some awesome creamy Bokeh

a5m · 03-22-2017, 05:39 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by taks

Thank you for such kind words guys

The back ground is pot of flowers (primroses) and a conifer behind that. I cropped a bit and boosted contrast

I don't know the type of the rose it is,but I will post here once it flowers.

How do you like the Sigma Art a5m? I've read it gives some awesome creamy Bokeh

Very nice good job. We planted roses last year so looking forward to putting my newly acquired 50-135 to use this year

I really like the Sigma taks. The bokeh is amazing, and even though it's a bit big and heavy the results are worth it. Sharp from wide open too. @pjv has one and he loves it.

Not the best example but this is the original image and you can see how it creams the background, which wasn't even too far from the subject.

**taks** · 03-22-2017, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by a5m

I really like the Sigma taks. The bokeh is amazing, and even though it's a bit big and heavy the results are worth it. Sharp from wide open too. @pjv has one and he loves it.

Not the best example but this is the original image and you can see how it creams the background, which wasn't even too far from the subject.

Yes the Art lens producing very creamy OOF area. So many options to choose from in the focal range

with limited budget

Oh well, I have several month to think about it until my birthday

a5m · 03-22-2017, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by taks

Yes the Art lens producing very creamy OOF area. So many options to choose from in the focal range

with limited budget

Oh well, I have several month to think about it until my birthday

Tell me about it. Limited budget is a problem for most of us. You can follow a search for it on eBay so you get daily notifications for new listings, and keep an eye on the forum. In your hands it'll be sure to shine

**rgknief60** · 03-22-2017, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by pjv

Don't make it your " last " please Roger

Thanks much!

It's not often I "see" a good subject, and even rarer that I can "put it all together."

Rupert · 03-22-2017, 06:19 PM - **4 Likes**

You guys are posting some very lovely blooms

....wish I had some around here, but not yet. We are getting some nice wildflowers, maybe I'll get some shots of those soon.

This little Downy woodpecker has developed a taste for that peanut sap....

"Those squirrels are on to something...this is pretty good stuff!"

My little Cardinal model doesn't see it that way...

"If there is anything more disgusting than a filthy squirrel it is an obnoxious woodpecker!"

Regards!

**clickclick** · 03-22-2017, 06:44 PM - **6 Likes**

Carl Zeiss Jena Biotar 2/58

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**taks** · 03-22-2017, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by a5m

Tell me about it. Limited budget is a problem for most of us. You can follow a search for it on eBay so you get daily notifications for new listings, and keep an eye on the forum. In your hands it'll be sure to shine

Thank you

I appreciate the tip. And I'll look forward to your rose with the new lens

Originally posted by Rupert

You guys are posting some very lovely blooms

....wish I had some around here, but not yet. We are getting some nice wildflowers, maybe I'll get some shots of those soon.

This little Downy woodpecker has developed a taste for that peanut sap....

"Those squirrels are on to something...this is pretty good stuff!"

My little Cardinal model doesn't see it that way...

"If there is anything more disgusting than a filthy squirrel it is an obnoxious woodpecker!"

Regards!

Great shot of the woodpecker

And I'll look forward to your wild flowers

**pepperberry farm** · 03-23-2017, 03:24 AM - **2 Likes**

hopefully, I'll get some blue sky soon for these cherry blossoms:

D1N0 · 03-23-2017, 06:56 AM - **2 Likes**

My new Bokeh Monster. The Tair 11 133mm F2.8

awscreo · 03-23-2017, 08:24 AM - **3 Likes**

3 more with Helios 44k-4

Christmas Spirit by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr

Untitled by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr

**pepperberry farm** · 03-23-2017, 02:19 PM - **6 Likes**

DA14:

Helios 44K-4:

03-22-2017, 06:19 PM - 4 Likes	#8559
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	You guys are posting some very lovely blooms....wish I had some around here, but not yet. We are getting some nice wildflowers, maybe I'll get some shots of those soon. This little Downy woodpecker has developed a taste for that peanut sap.... "Those squirrels are on to something...this is pretty good stuff!" My little Cardinal model doesn't see it that way... "If there is anything more disgusting than a filthy squirrel it is an obnoxious woodpecker!" Regards!

03-22-2017, 09:27 PM	#8561
taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,779	Originally posted by a5m Tell me about it. Limited budget is a problem for most of us. You can follow a search for it on eBay so you get daily notifications for new listings, and keep an eye on the forum. In your hands it'll be sure to shine Thank you I appreciate the tip. And I'll look forward to your rose with the new lens Originally posted by Rupert You guys are posting some very lovely blooms....wish I had some around here, but not yet. We are getting some nice wildflowers, maybe I'll get some shots of those soon. This little Downy woodpecker has developed a taste for that peanut sap.... "Those squirrels are on to something...this is pretty good stuff!" My little Cardinal model doesn't see it that way... "If there is anything more disgusting than a filthy squirrel it is an obnoxious woodpecker!" Regards! Great shot of the woodpecker And I'll look forward to your wild flowers

03-23-2017, 03:24 AM - 2 Likes	#8562
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	K-3 with DA 14mm f2.8 ED (IF) hopefully, I'll get some blue sky soon for these cherry blossoms:

03-23-2017, 08:24 AM - 3 Likes	#8564
awscreo Veteran Member Join Date: May 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,722	3 more with Helios 44k-4 Christmas Spirit by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr Christmas Spirit by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr Untitled by Timur Dzhambinov, on Flickr

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taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,779	Originally posted by Riggomatic You captured quite the variety of colors in that last picture. Pretty Cool! Originally posted by a5m Thanks . No I got this right at the end of last year. Just haven't used it much. Wow #3 is amazing! You never fail to impress with your 50-135. I am curious to know what made that background so colorful. And what kind of rose is that? Thank you for such kind words guys The back ground is pot of flowers (primroses) and a conifer behind that. I cropped a bit and boosted contrast I don't know the type of the rose it is,but I will post here once it flowers. How do you like the Sigma Art a5m? I've read it gives some awesome creamy Bokeh

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a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Originally posted by taks Thank you for such kind words guys The back ground is pot of flowers (primroses) and a conifer behind that. I cropped a bit and boosted contrast I don't know the type of the rose it is,but I will post here once it flowers. How do you like the Sigma Art a5m? I've read it gives some awesome creamy Bokeh Very nice good job. We planted roses last year so looking forward to putting my newly acquired 50-135 to use this year I really like the Sigma taks. The bokeh is amazing, and even though it's a bit big and heavy the results are worth it. Sharp from wide open too. @pjv has one and he loves it. Not the best example but this is the original image and you can see how it creams the background, which wasn't even too far from the subject.

03-22-2017, 08:48 AM	#8556
taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,779	Originally posted by a5m I really like the Sigma taks. The bokeh is amazing, and even though it's a bit big and heavy the results are worth it. Sharp from wide open too. @pjv has one and he loves it. Not the best example but this is the original image and you can see how it creams the background, which wasn't even too far from the subject. Yes the Art lens producing very creamy OOF area. So many options to choose from in the focal range with limited budget Oh well, I have several month to think about it until my birthday

03-22-2017, 12:44 PM	#8557
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