The Bokeh Club

ogl · 07-22-2017, 08:40 AM - **9 Likes**

DFA100

Last edited by ogl; 10-15-2017 at 08:10 PM.

**Crooski** · 07-22-2017, 10:51 AM - **9 Likes**

All made with the DA* 16-50mm

a5m · 07-22-2017, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by taks

DA 50

WOW Taks these are stunning! Great 3D effect in the second one. The first and last though are my favorite.

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

new-to-me lens:

Congrats

. You went with the Porst. You get that famous Tomioka 55/1.2 bokeh for the fraction of the price. Good choice. Can't go wrong with any 1.2 lens really.

**paulh** · 07-22-2017, 12:53 PM - **8 Likes**

An early attempt at bokeh from 2011 with the K100D and 18-55 kit lens at iso800:

**pepperberry farm** · 07-22-2017, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by a5m

Congrats

. You went with the Porst. You get that famous Tomioka 55/1.2 bokeh for the fraction of the price. Good choice. Can't go wrong with any 1.2 lens really.

thank you - I went with Porst rather than the Pentax K or A 50/1.2 simply because I did not need the sharpness of the Pentax lens (I already have the A50/1.4) and I could not pass up the price on this one from Germany...

a5m · 07-22-2017, 02:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

thank you - I went with Porst rather than the Pentax K or A 50/1.2 simply because I did not need the sharpness of the Pentax lens (I already have the A50/1.4) and I could not pass up the price on this one from Germany...

Good thinking. Stopping down a bit improves sharpness but bokeh is unaffected (which is better than the K or A 50/1.2). I saw the auction you won. You did well. I wouldn't pass that up either.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-22-2017, 02:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by a5m

Good thinking. Stopping down a bit improves sharpness but bokeh is unaffected (which is better than the K or A 50/1.2). I saw the auction you won. You did well. I wouldn't pass that up either.

yes - I'm surprised by the bokeh at f16 (fully closed) and how similar it is to f1.2...

additionally, this is not a broad-daylight lens - too much ghosting and CA, even with a moderate hood...

**taks** · 07-22-2017, 02:45 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by a5m

WOW Taks these are stunning! Great 3D effect in the second one. The first and last though are my favorite.

Thank you for the kind compliments

I appreciate it always

Hippone · 07-22-2017, 03:55 PM - **6 Likes**

Pentax K5 IIS & D FA 100 mm macro WR f/2.8

a5m · 07-22-2017, 05:25 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

yes - I'm surprised by the bokeh at f16 (fully closed) and how similar it is to f1.2...

additionally, this is not a broad-daylight lens - too much ghosting and CA, even with a moderate hood...

Wait what?? I thought "at f16" was a typo and you meant "f1.6". Should have realized lens doesn't have a f1.6 setting. Wow that's impressive! Starting to get why Tomiokas are so expensive.

I agree the daylight performance isn't great, but still that kind of bokeh fully stopped down is unbelievable. I kinda want one now...thanks...

Originally posted by taks

Thank you for the kind compliments

I appreciate it always

You're welcome. Give credit where credit is due

**pepperberry farm** · 07-22-2017, 05:25 PM - **9 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 07-22-2017, 05:28 PM

Originally posted by a5m

Wait what?? I thought "at f16" was a typo and you meant "f1.6". Should have realized lens doesn't have a f1.6 setting. Wow that's impressive! Starting to get why Tomiokas are so expensive.

I agree the daylight performance isn't great, but still that kind of bokeh fully stopped down is unbelievable. I kinda want one now...thanks...

bingo - the f-stops are '1.2' then '2', with nothing in-between....

my wife likens the bokeh to water falling down the image...

a5m · 07-22-2017, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

That second shot is incredible. Looks like it has a pretty short MFD. You're not helping my LBA at all

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

bingo - the f-stops are '1.2' then '2', with nothing in-between....

my wife likens the bokeh to water falling down the image...

Yup I can see that. Like hard rain against a window.

**pepperberry farm** · 07-22-2017, 05:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by a5m

That second shot is incredible. Looks like it has a pretty short MFD. You're not helping my LBA at all

Yup I can see that. Like hard rain against a window.

MFD is under 3', probably closer to about 30"...

LBA? considering you can get one of these for less than $200, why wouldn't you? especially if you know that it is not going to be a razor-sharp, multipurpose lens, but one that has boatloads of character....

a5m · 07-22-2017, 05:46 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

MFD is under 3', probably closer to about 30"...

LBA? considering you can get one of these for less than $200, why wouldn't you? especially if you know that it is not going to be a razor-sharp, multipurpose lens, but one that has boatloads of character....

*scrolling through eBay search results for Porst 55 1.2*

What was that?

07-22-2017, 05:25 PM - 9 Likes	#9656
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 Porst Color Reflex MC Auto 55mm f1.2

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07-22-2017, 11:33 AM	#9648
a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Originally posted by taks DA 50 WOW Taks these are stunning! Great 3D effect in the second one. The first and last though are my favorite. Originally posted by pepperberry farm new-to-me lens: Congrats . You went with the Porst. You get that famous Tomioka 55/1.2 bokeh for the fraction of the price. Good choice. Can't go wrong with any 1.2 lens really.

07-22-2017, 12:53 PM - 8 Likes	#9649
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,307	An early attempt at bokeh from 2011 with the K100D and 18-55 kit lens at iso800:

07-22-2017, 01:52 PM	#9650
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by a5m Congrats . You went with the Porst. You get that famous Tomioka 55/1.2 bokeh for the fraction of the price. Good choice. Can't go wrong with any 1.2 lens really. thank you - I went with Porst rather than the Pentax K or A 50/1.2 simply because I did not need the sharpness of the Pentax lens (I already have the A50/1.4) and I could not pass up the price on this one from Germany...

07-22-2017, 02:34 PM - 1 Like	#9651
a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Originally posted by pepperberry farm thank you - I went with Porst rather than the Pentax K or A 50/1.2 simply because I did not need the sharpness of the Pentax lens (I already have the A50/1.4) and I could not pass up the price on this one from Germany... Good thinking. Stopping down a bit improves sharpness but bokeh is unaffected (which is better than the K or A 50/1.2). I saw the auction you won. You did well. I wouldn't pass that up either.

07-22-2017, 02:38 PM - 1 Like	#9652
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by a5m Good thinking. Stopping down a bit improves sharpness but bokeh is unaffected (which is better than the K or A 50/1.2). I saw the auction you won. You did well. I wouldn't pass that up either. yes - I'm surprised by the bokeh at f16 (fully closed) and how similar it is to f1.2... additionally, this is not a broad-daylight lens - too much ghosting and CA, even with a moderate hood...

07-22-2017, 02:45 PM - 1 Like	#9653
taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,779	Originally posted by a5m WOW Taks these are stunning! Great 3D effect in the second one. The first and last though are my favorite. Thank you for the kind compliments I appreciate it always

07-22-2017, 03:55 PM - 6 Likes	#9654
Hippone Pentaxian Join Date: May 2013 Location: Some where in time !! Posts: 693	Pentax K5 IIS & D FA 100 mm macro WR f/2.8

07-22-2017, 05:25 PM	#9655
a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Originally posted by pepperberry farm yes - I'm surprised by the bokeh at f16 (fully closed) and how similar it is to f1.2... additionally, this is not a broad-daylight lens - too much ghosting and CA, even with a moderate hood... Wait what?? I thought "at f16" was a typo and you meant "f1.6". Should have realized lens doesn't have a f1.6 setting. Wow that's impressive! Starting to get why Tomiokas are so expensive. I agree the daylight performance isn't great, but still that kind of bokeh fully stopped down is unbelievable. I kinda want one now...thanks... Originally posted by taks Thank you for the kind compliments I appreciate it always You're welcome. Give credit where credit is due

07-22-2017, 05:28 PM	#9657
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by a5m Wait what?? I thought "at f16" was a typo and you meant "f1.6". Should have realized lens doesn't have a f1.6 setting. Wow that's impressive! Starting to get why Tomiokas are so expensive. I agree the daylight performance isn't great, but still that kind of bokeh fully stopped down is unbelievable. I kinda want one now...thanks... bingo - the f-stops are '1.2' then '2', with nothing in-between.... my wife likens the bokeh to water falling down the image...

07-22-2017, 05:32 PM	#9658
a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Originally posted by pepperberry farm That second shot is incredible. Looks like it has a pretty short MFD. You're not helping my LBA at all Originally posted by pepperberry farm bingo - the f-stops are '1.2' then '2', with nothing in-between.... my wife likens the bokeh to water falling down the image... Yup I can see that. Like hard rain against a window.

07-22-2017, 05:38 PM - 1 Like	#9659
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,766	Originally posted by a5m That second shot is incredible. Looks like it has a pretty short MFD. You're not helping my LBA at all Yup I can see that. Like hard rain against a window. MFD is under 3', probably closer to about 30"... LBA? considering you can get one of these for less than $200, why wouldn't you? especially if you know that it is not going to be a razor-sharp, multipurpose lens, but one that has boatloads of character....

07-22-2017, 05:46 PM	#9660
a5m Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 576	Originally posted by pepperberry farm MFD is under 3', probably closer to about 30"... LBA? considering you can get one of these for less than $200, why wouldn't you? especially if you know that it is not going to be a razor-sharp, multipurpose lens, but one that has boatloads of character.... scrolling through eBay search results for Porst 55 1.2 What was that?