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**Kerrowdown** · 11-12-2017, 08:55 AM - **5 Likes**

**paulh** · 11-12-2017, 09:22 AM - **2 Likes**

A bit of oof rendering from the bargain F35-80:

zzeitg · 11-12-2017, 10:19 AM - **13 Likes**

Sigma 85mm

**goatsNdonkey** · 11-12-2017, 10:57 AM

Kerrowdown, I don't think I would call that bokeh ugly, perhaps because it is rather smooth, rather than nervous-making, in most places, but the bold colors and shapes of some of the oof elements seem to distract a lot from the main subject of the flower, rather than making the whole picture better. If the flower were brighter and deeper, it might stand up to the competition. I find that I usually don't know which bokeh shots will turn out especially well until I see the picture on the computer. How similarities and differences in how the oof areas are lit, compared to the in-focus subject matter, will effect the final outcome can be hard for me to judge in the viewfinder or using the little screen on the back of a dslr.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-12-2017, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by goatsNdonkey

Kerrowdown, I don't think I would call that bokeh ugly

Perhaps "just plain nasty" rather than ugly then.

Originally posted by goatsNdonkey

If the flower were brighter and deeper, it might stand up to the competition

Had a quick try at that... didn't help much to improve things, "silk purse out of a sow's ear" springs to mind.

**Scorpio71GR** · 11-12-2017, 04:20 PM - **7 Likes**

Duke bokeh
K3 and DA*55

Rupert · 11-13-2017, 08:27 AM - **8 Likes**

With cooler weather arriving, Jumper the Squirrel is practicing his Fall Bokeh. Not too bad...for a squirrel!

Regards!

**ivanvernon** · 11-13-2017, 10:32 AM - **2 Likes**

Collecting bokeh with 645D and Pentax-D FA 645 90mm f 2.8 macro.

**twilhelm** · 11-13-2017, 05:19 PM - **2 Likes**

Bokeh from the DA*200. (x-posted to single in challenge)

**pepperberry farm** · 11-13-2017, 09:23 PM - **10 Likes**

**goatsNdonkey** · 11-14-2017, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I like that bokeh-only no-focus-point shot!

cyberjunkie · 11-14-2017, 09:12 AM - **4 Likes**

I'm testing a nice Pentax-FA f4,7-5,8 100-300mm silver version. Bought it after being surprised by the performance of its shorter brother (35-80mm f/4-5.6).
Plasticky feeling, wobbly build, plastic mounts, but both very good for the price (very cheap).
The 100-300mm isn't great wide open, but it performs very well stopped down to f/8.
Here is a shot of a red hibiscus flower, first with the 100-300 at f/8 135mm, then with the Elmarit M at f/2.8.
Both pics were adjusted in Lightroom, so the color rendition of the two images is not an accurate indication of the difference between the two lenses.
The bokeh looks different, but one lens was stopped down, while the other was used wide open.
Focusing distance and focal are very close, though.

I like the rendition of the Leitz Canada Elmarit M 135mm, but the plasticky zoom at f/8 beats such a noble, expensive lens by a considerable margin, in both resolution and contrast.
Of course there are three stops of difference, and such result doesn't come unexpected, but my point here is that a well designed AF (consumer!) zoom from film times can still be quite satisfying, if used at its sweet spot (medium aperture and avoiding the extremes of the focal range).
In this case it is even more surprising because the lens came with two very evident fungus spots on the inside of the front group, right in the middle of the glass. No lens hood either, but i see no veiling/flare.

cheers

Paolo

IgorZ · 11-14-2017, 09:00 PM - **13 Likes**

Another one from the 58mm Takumar

**taks** · 11-15-2017, 09:44 AM - **12 Likes**

Originally posted by IgorZ

Another one from the 58mm Takumar

Lovely

I like it a lot.

DA35

DA50-135

**WPRESTO** · 11-15-2017, 11:05 AM

Originally posted by taks

Lovely

That last image, a peachy-colored rose (?) bud, is especially pleasing.

11-12-2017, 08:55 AM - 5 Likes	#10396
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Some Of The Ugliest Bokeh I've Ever Managed

11-13-2017, 09:23 PM - 10 Likes	#10405
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	K-3 with SMC 35mm f3.5

11-14-2017, 09:12 AM - 4 Likes	#10407
cyberjunkie Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chiang Mai, Bologna, Amsterdam Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,198	I'm testing a nice Pentax-FA f4,7-5,8 100-300mm silver version. Bought it after being surprised by the performance of its shorter brother (35-80mm f/4-5.6). Plasticky feeling, wobbly build, plastic mounts, but both very good for the price (very cheap). The 100-300mm isn't great wide open, but it performs very well stopped down to f/8. Here is a shot of a red hibiscus flower, first with the 100-300 at f/8 135mm, then with the Elmarit M at f/2.8. Both pics were adjusted in Lightroom, so the color rendition of the two images is not an accurate indication of the difference between the two lenses. The bokeh looks different, but one lens was stopped down, while the other was used wide open. Focusing distance and focal are very close, though. I like the rendition of the Leitz Canada Elmarit M 135mm, but the plasticky zoom at f/8 beats such a noble, expensive lens by a considerable margin, in both resolution and contrast. Of course there are three stops of difference, and such result doesn't come unexpected, but my point here is that a well designed AF (consumer!) zoom from film times can still be quite satisfying, if used at its sweet spot (medium aperture and avoiding the extremes of the focal range). In this case it is even more surprising because the lens came with two very evident fungus spots on the inside of the front group, right in the middle of the glass. No lens hood either, but i see no veiling/flare. cheers Paolo Last edited by cyberjunkie; 11-15-2017 at 05:59 AM.

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