Working on Bokah.. :)

Working on Bokah.. :) · 08:51 PM

Here are a couple shots that I got when attempting my Bokah pics.. What do you think???

f 5.6 ISO 200, 1/125. 50 - 55 MM

p.s. no post processing was done on these shots... (for what its worth)

Kim

m8o · 12-06-2007, 10:04 PM

I like #1 better Kim. I think I might like #2 better if it had say a +.5 EV increase.

Now, have you considered buying a f/1.4 or f/1.8 or something prime lens?

Where you live, wide angle is great. I'd never get sick of shooting the Milkyway (wish I could see it around here). The 50mm f/1.4 did great, but I so wish I had a 21mm or 24mm f/1.4 the few days I was in a place where the Milkyway was blazing. ...but, I digress!

mtnbearhug · 12-07-2007, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by m8o

I like #1 better Kim. I think I might like #2 better if it had say a +.5 EV increase.

Now, have you considered buying a f/1.4 or f/1.8 or something prime lens?

Where you live, wide angle is great. I'd never get sick of shooting the Milkyway (wish I could see it around here). The 50mm f/1.4 did great, but I so wish I had a 21mm or 24mm f/1.4 the few days I was in a place where the Milkyway was blazing. ...but, I digress!

I have considered investing in an actual Macro lens. I really wanted it before the end of last month!! LOL BUT.. well I still have to trade in my old camera body and was thinking about putting it toward something like that. Thanks for the reference on maybe what kind to get..

I love the milky way as well... Can't wait to try it..

You mentioned you want a 21 or 24 macro... I still have my old 28 - 80 film lens.. I know the 80 goes up to 120 or so.. .. does the 28 go up as well?? or will go down?? if that makes sense??

Thanks m8o for the thoughts!!

Happy Holidays.. Kim

m8o · 12-07-2007, 07:53 AM

Not looking for macro wide angle, but rather a 'fast' (small f/#) wide angle. I have a f/4 wide angle, but that only lets in 1/8th [!!!] of the light of an f/1.4. I will probably get one of the Sigmas, the 24mm most likely rather then the 21mm.

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12-07-2007, 06:56 AM	#3
mtnbearhug Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Emmett, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,351 Original Poster	LBA.. Originally posted by m8o I like #1 better Kim. I think I might like #2 better if it had say a +.5 EV increase. Now, have you considered buying a f/1.4 or f/1.8 or something prime lens? Where you live, wide angle is great. I'd never get sick of shooting the Milkyway (wish I could see it around here). The 50mm f/1.4 did great, but I so wish I had a 21mm or 24mm f/1.4 the few days I was in a place where the Milkyway was blazing. ...but, I digress! I have considered investing in an actual Macro lens. I really wanted it before the end of last month!! LOL BUT.. well I still have to trade in my old camera body and was thinking about putting it toward something like that. Thanks for the reference on maybe what kind to get.. I love the milky way as well... Can't wait to try it.. You mentioned you want a 21 or 24 macro... I still have my old 28 - 80 film lens.. I know the 80 goes up to 120 or so.. .. does the 28 go up as well?? or will go down?? if that makes sense?? Thanks m8o for the thoughts!! Happy Holidays.. Kim

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12-06-2007, 10:04 PM	#2
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	I like #1 better Kim. I think I might like #2 better if it had say a +.5 EV increase. Now, have you considered buying a f/1.4 or f/1.8 or something prime lens? Where you live, wide angle is great. I'd never get sick of shooting the Milkyway (wish I could see it around here). The 50mm f/1.4 did great, but I so wish I had a 21mm or 24mm f/1.4 the few days I was in a place where the Milkyway was blazing. ...but, I digress!

12-07-2007, 07:53 AM	#4
m8o Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 40°-55'-44" N / 73°-24'-07" W [on LI] Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,092	Not looking for macro wide angle, but rather a 'fast' (small f/#) wide angle. I have a f/4 wide angle, but that only lets in 1/8th [!!!] of the light of an f/1.4. I will probably get one of the Sigmas, the 24mm most likely rather then the 21mm.