Melbournian wide open bokeh comparison.

xjjohnno · 02-14-2011, 02:51 AM

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nandystam · 02-14-2011, 02:58 AM

Just wanted to say this is a great thread, very clever and well executed idea

**Digitalis** · 02-15-2011, 06:41 AM

Interesting to see the FA31 stomp on the Leica 35mm f/2 summicron ASPH, I wonder how well the earlier pre-ASPH version's bokeh would hold up. The FA31 easily matches, and in some situations beats the summicron (both ASPH & non-ASPH) in terms of resolution on full frame in my testing on the Leica M9, (with a Leica M to Pentax K adapter)

xjjohnno · 04-06-2011, 03:52 AM

My assembled in Vietnam FA 31

xjjohnno · 04-10-2011, 01:02 AM

SMC Pentax FA 85* f1.4

**Schraubstock** · 04-18-2011, 11:03 PM

Hi
Don't know whether this thread has run its length , but here are a couple of lenses I have not seen mentioned before.

All pics are shot with the K-5 totally untouched, only converted from RAW to JPG.

This one is the SIGMA DC 18-50mm constant 1:2.8 EX and the other is...

**Schraubstock** · 04-18-2011, 11:06 PM - **1 Like**

and this one the SIGMA 17-35 2.8-4 DG AF

Greetings from sunny Melbourne

Last edited by Schraubstock; 09-16-2012 at 05:27 PM.

xjjohnno · 04-19-2011, 01:03 AM

Good to see some more lenses added Schraubstock.

**Digitalis** · 04-20-2011, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by Eagle_Friends

K 50mm 1.2 > All

I'll be moving over to melbourne next year, I'll have to break out my Leica-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH

**RichardS** · 04-20-2011, 01:33 AM

There's no way this thread has run its length as long as John keeps buying new lenses

. Are you allowed to park B-doubles in Swanston St these days?

I went through the whole thread around a year ago and have a subscription, But I can't remember seeing any shots from e.g. FA50 1.4, DA* 16-50, DA* 50-136. I've been "gunna do it" for ages, but keep making excuses for not travelling into the city. I prefer places where population density is measured in sq kms/person instead of the other way round.

Richard.

**Schraubstock** · 04-20-2011, 03:37 AM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I'll be moving over to melbourne next year, I'll have to break out my Leica-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH

That's good news, and we can always fit in one more

Greetings

DanielT74 · 05-11-2011, 03:29 AM

Here's my little contribution to this thread. Got a half an hour break so I brought a bunch of lenses in. It was very busy at the corner (and wet!) so it's a rush job, but the lenses may be of interest (they are listed at the bottom, not to spoil any surprises

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Lenses: K15/3.5ASPH, Samyang 14/2.8, Leica 35/1.4, A*85/1.4, Vivitar Ser 1 105/2.5 macro, K135/2.5 all wide open (dashed lines separate the lenses).

DanielT74 · 05-11-2011, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by RichardS

There's no way this thread has run its length as long as John keeps buying new lenses

. Are you allowed to park B-doubles in Swanston St these days?

I went through the whole thread around a year ago and have a subscription, But I can't remember seeing any shots from e.g. FA50 1.4, DA* 16-50, DA* 50-136. I've been "gunna do it" for ages, but keep making excuses for not travelling into the city. I prefer places where population density is measured in sq kms/person instead of the other way round.

Richard.

I had to lug two bags full of lenses and my camera bag down from Russell St where I was lucky to find a spot to park! But in the end I only had time for 6 lenses. I think I must be trailing John in the LBA department - time to get a second mortgage!

PS Looking at the pics now, I am wondering whether the A*85/1.4 was really wide open...

xjjohnno · 07-01-2011, 02:46 AM

Dan, try the surplus value method for the financing of lenses, saves debt and arguments with one's beloved.
Was going through the collection and I'm pretty sure this fella, Isco Gottingen 50mm f2.8 has not previously met the amigos. Not a recent buy but an occassionally forgotten lens due to other hussies tempting me.

DanielT74 · 07-01-2011, 12:03 PM

What is "the surplus value method", John?

I've got to learn it and learn it soon!

04-18-2011, 11:03 PM	#81
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi Don't know whether this thread has run its length , but here are a couple of lenses I have not seen mentioned before. All pics are shot with the K-5 totally untouched, only converted from RAW to JPG. This one is the SIGMA DC 18-50mm constant 1:2.8 EX and the other is... Last edited by Schraubstock; 09-16-2012 at 05:27 PM.

05-11-2011, 03:29 AM	#87
DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	the 3 stooges revisited Here's my little contribution to this thread. Got a half an hour break so I brought a bunch of lenses in. It was very busy at the corner (and wet!) so it's a rush job, but the lenses may be of interest (they are listed at the bottom, not to spoil any surprises ) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lenses: K15/3.5ASPH, Samyang 14/2.8, Leica 35/1.4, A85/1.4, Vivitar Ser 1 105/2.5 macro, K135/2.5 all wide open (dashed lines separate the lenses). Last edited by DanielT74; 05-11-2011 at 03:43 AM.*

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Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	and this one the SIGMA 17-35 2.8-4 DG AF Greetings from sunny Melbourne Last edited by Schraubstock; 09-16-2012 at 05:27 PM.

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xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Good to see some more lenses added Schraubstock.

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Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by Eagle_Friends K 50mm 1.2 > All I'll be moving over to melbourne next year, I'll have to break out my Leica-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH

04-20-2011, 01:33 AM	#85
RichardS Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Nelson Bay, NSW, Australia Posts: 2,418	There's no way this thread has run its length as long as John keeps buying new lenses . Are you allowed to park B-doubles in Swanston St these days? I went through the whole thread around a year ago and have a subscription, But I can't remember seeing any shots from e.g. FA50 1.4, DA* 16-50, DA* 50-136. I've been "gunna do it" for ages, but keep making excuses for not travelling into the city. I prefer places where population density is measured in sq kms/person instead of the other way round. Richard.

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Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Originally posted by Digitalis I'll be moving over to melbourne next year, I'll have to break out my Leica-M 50mm f/0.95 ASPH That's good news, and we can always fit in one more Greetings

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DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	Originally posted by RichardS There's no way this thread has run its length as long as John keeps buying new lenses . Are you allowed to park B-doubles in Swanston St these days? I went through the whole thread around a year ago and have a subscription, But I can't remember seeing any shots from e.g. FA50 1.4, DA* 16-50, DA* 50-136. I've been "gunna do it" for ages, but keep making excuses for not travelling into the city. I prefer places where population density is measured in sq kms/person instead of the other way round. Richard. I had to lug two bags full of lenses and my camera bag down from Russell St where I was lucky to find a spot to park! But in the end I only had time for 6 lenses. I think I must be trailing John in the LBA department - time to get a second mortgage! PS Looking at the pics now, I am wondering whether the A*85/1.4 was really wide open...

07-01-2011, 02:46 AM	#89
xjjohnno Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,115	Dan, try the surplus value method for the financing of lenses, saves debt and arguments with one's beloved. Was going through the collection and I'm pretty sure this fella, Isco Gottingen 50mm f2.8 has not previously met the amigos. Not a recent buy but an occassionally forgotten lens due to other hussies tempting me.

07-01-2011, 12:03 PM	#90
DanielT74 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,377	What is "the surplus value method", John? I've got to learn it and learn it soon!