The Bokeh Club

Neuse River Sailor · 10-05-2018, 04:50 PM - **13 Likes**

Experimenting with a Super Takumar 150 f/4. Mounted on my Fujifilm X-T20 crop-sensor body, it is the equivalent of a 225 in Full-Frame. This shot was taken with the lens on a 12mm extension tube. The combination allows close to true macro, but leaves plenty of room between the camera and the subject. Some focus adjustment is possible using the lens' helical. I plan to do some tests to find the closest and most distant focusing points using this set-up. I was surprised at the image quality of the old Takumar, but not at all surprised at the beautiful colors. Nothing makes colors as pleasing to my eye as a Takumar in combination with Fuji Velvia emulation in post-processing.

Edit - I did some testing to find the closest and most distant focus points with this lens on a 12mm tube and posted the results today, 10/6/18, at my site, miscellany.neuseriversailors.com. Short version, at closest focus, distance from subject 45 inches, field of view 5 inches across. At infinity, distance from subject, 85 inches, field of view 11 inches.

Last edited by Neuse River Sailor; 10-06-2018 at 04:57 PM.

**aslyfox** · 10-05-2018, 06:33 PM - **4 Likes**

Double " B " Bokeh:

Berry Bokeh

SOOC

and then Bubble Bokeh

as a result of crop and PP

K 3 II + SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

**twilhelm** · 10-05-2018, 08:37 PM

Originally posted by Neuse River Sailor

Experimenting with a Super Takumar 150 f/4. Mounted on my Fujifilm X-T20 crop-sensor body, it is the equivalent of a 225 in Full-Frame. This shot was taken with the lens on a 12mm extension tube. The combination allows close to true macro, but leaves plenty of room between the camera and the subject. Some focus adjustment is possible using the lens' helical. I plan to do some tests to find the closest and most distant focusing points using this set-up. I was surprised at the image quality of the old Takumar, but not at all surprised at the beautiful colors. Nothing makes colors as pleasing to my eye as a Takumar in combination with Fuji Velvia emulation in post-processing.

Great shot. I hadn’t thought of using extension tubes with mine. But I agree, the color from this lens is amazing, and in my case, with the K-1 and K3.

Racer X 69 · 10-05-2018, 10:40 PM

Originally posted by Neuse River Sailor

I went to see a friend to pick up some Lexan scraps he had snagged for me out of the scrap bin at his plant, and to drink a beer. He needed a few minutes to finish tilling up his yard so while I waited I took some pictures of his wife's flower beds. This one was taken with an SMC Takumar 55mm f/2 at f/5.6 on a 12mm extension tube.

Very nice image.

Neuse River Sailor · 10-06-2018, 01:49 AM - **1 Like**

Twilhelm, Racer X 69 - Thanks for the comments. Coming from accomplished photographers of the Pentax Forum, they mean a lot to me.

**aslyfox** · 10-06-2018, 02:33 AM - **1 Like**

More Berry and Bubble Bokeh

[ it had been raining at the Kansas City Zoo before I arrived and sprinkles continued while I was there )

K 3 II + SMC PENTAX-DA* 300mm F4 ED [IF] SDM

SOOC

crop and pp

Pepe_ · 10-06-2018, 06:49 AM - **16 Likes**

Inviting red fruits

zzeitg · 10-06-2018, 10:23 AM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by TwoUptons

From the Montreal Botanical Gardens
Spotmatic with Super-Takumar 50mm f1.4 close to wide open
Ilford XP2

-Eric

I love this shot, Eric!

FA50mm macro

swanlefitte · 10-06-2018, 01:32 PM - **11 Likes**

How about some backroom bar bokeh with the 77mm? Edit: backroom bar billiard ball bokeh

**clickclick** · 10-06-2018, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by swanlefitte

backroom bar billiard ball bokeh

you've got some nice bokeh balls

Pen-A · 10-07-2018, 02:44 AM - **13 Likes**

(@ f/1.4, ISO100, 1/250s)

(@ f/2.8, ISO100, 1/80s)

(@ f/1.4, ISO100, 1/400s)

(@ f/1.4, 100, 1/200s)

D1N0 · 10-07-2018, 03:31 AM - **8 Likes**

Street flower BokeH CZJ DDR TESSAR 50/2.8 @4.5

**paulh** · 10-07-2018, 08:00 AM - **4 Likes**

Canon SD1100 IS in macro mode:

zzeitg · 10-07-2018, 09:07 AM - **6 Likes**

FA50mm macro

**stihlmania** · 10-07-2018, 11:16 AM - **6 Likes**

Mexican hat bokeh. SMC A 50 F1.7 w/ AF 1.7 adaptor

10-06-2018, 01:32 PM - 11 Likes	#13554
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	How about some backroom bar bokeh with the 77mm? Edit: backroom bar billiard ball bokeh Last edited by swanlefitte; 10-06-2018 at 02:05 PM.

10-07-2018, 02:44 AM - 13 Likes	#13556
Pen-A Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 675	*DFA50 August 28th (xpost from K-1 pics)** (@ f/1.4, ISO100, 1/250s) (@ f/2.8, ISO100, 1/80s) (@ f/1.4, ISO100, 1/400s) (@ f/1.4, 100, 1/200s)

10-07-2018, 03:31 AM - 8 Likes	#13557
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	Street flower BokeH CZJ DDR TESSAR 50/2.8 @4.5 Last edited by D1N0; 10-07-2018 at 03:58 AM.

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10-05-2018, 04:50 PM - 13 Likes	#13546
Neuse River Sailor Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 531	Experimenting with a Super Takumar 150 f/4. Mounted on my Fujifilm X-T20 crop-sensor body, it is the equivalent of a 225 in Full-Frame. This shot was taken with the lens on a 12mm extension tube. The combination allows close to true macro, but leaves plenty of room between the camera and the subject. Some focus adjustment is possible using the lens' helical. I plan to do some tests to find the closest and most distant focusing points using this set-up. I was surprised at the image quality of the old Takumar, but not at all surprised at the beautiful colors. Nothing makes colors as pleasing to my eye as a Takumar in combination with Fuji Velvia emulation in post-processing. Edit - I did some testing to find the closest and most distant focus points with this lens on a 12mm tube and posted the results today, 10/6/18, at my site, miscellany.neuseriversailors.com. Short version, at closest focus, distance from subject 45 inches, field of view 5 inches across. At infinity, distance from subject, 85 inches, field of view 11 inches. Last edited by Neuse River Sailor; 10-06-2018 at 04:57 PM.

10-05-2018, 08:37 PM	#13548
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	Originally posted by Neuse River Sailor Experimenting with a Super Takumar 150 f/4. Mounted on my Fujifilm X-T20 crop-sensor body, it is the equivalent of a 225 in Full-Frame. This shot was taken with the lens on a 12mm extension tube. The combination allows close to true macro, but leaves plenty of room between the camera and the subject. Some focus adjustment is possible using the lens' helical. I plan to do some tests to find the closest and most distant focusing points using this set-up. I was surprised at the image quality of the old Takumar, but not at all surprised at the beautiful colors. Nothing makes colors as pleasing to my eye as a Takumar in combination with Fuji Velvia emulation in post-processing. Great shot. I hadn’t thought of using extension tubes with mine. But I agree, the color from this lens is amazing, and in my case, with the K-1 and K3.

10-05-2018, 10:40 PM	#13549
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by Neuse River Sailor I went to see a friend to pick up some Lexan scraps he had snagged for me out of the scrap bin at his plant, and to drink a beer. He needed a few minutes to finish tilling up his yard so while I waited I took some pictures of his wife's flower beds. This one was taken with an SMC Takumar 55mm f/2 at f/5.6 on a 12mm extension tube. Very nice image.

10-06-2018, 01:49 AM - 1 Like	#13550
Neuse River Sailor Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 531	Twilhelm, Racer X 69 - Thanks for the comments. Coming from accomplished photographers of the Pentax Forum, they mean a lot to me.

10-06-2018, 06:49 AM - 16 Likes	#13552
Pepe_ Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Slovenia Posts: 143	Inviting red fruits

10-06-2018, 10:23 AM - 9 Likes	#13553
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	Originally posted by TwoUptons From the Montreal Botanical Gardens Spotmatic with Super-Takumar 50mm f1.4 close to wide open Ilford XP2 -Eric I love this shot, Eric! FA50mm macro

10-06-2018, 03:43 PM	#13555
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Originally posted by swanlefitte backroom bar billiard ball bokeh you've got some nice bokeh balls

10-07-2018, 08:00 AM - 4 Likes	#13558
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,273	Canon SD1100 IS in macro mode:

10-07-2018, 09:07 AM - 6 Likes	#13559
zzeitg Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Bohemia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,017	FA50mm macro