Nature A Few with the Bokina

A Few with the Bokina · 10:19 AM

Well, a week or so ago I was considering selling this lens. Then I actually used it. Suffice it to say I'm not thinking about selling it anymore.

Most of these are wide open, some at f/3.5. Compositionally not the greatest, but look at that sharpness and bokeh. My gawddddd!

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EdMaximus · 11-04-2009, 12:19 PM

Splendid shots mate. This lens is truly a wonder.

dexmus · 11-04-2009, 01:04 PM

super shots man, very very beautiful.

**Ash** · 11-04-2009, 05:15 PM

Sharp with some beautiful bokeh.
Brings out the best in each subject.
Nice.

Barnster · 11-04-2009, 06:06 PM

Why would want to get rid of this lens?You have shown us what it can achieve if used properly and you haven't dissapointed.Full marks!!

vievetrick · 11-04-2009, 08:42 PM

Great series. amazing colors.

paugie · 11-16-2009, 05:34 AM

Which of those lenses in your signature is the lens you mentioned?

teedee · 11-16-2009, 06:07 AM

yeah bokeh looks sweet! what lens?

deadwolfbones · 11-16-2009, 09:05 AM

Hi guys,

It's the legendary Tokina AT-X 90mm f/2.5 Macro. These were taken without the matched 1:1 macro extender. The lens is capable of 1:2 macro on its own.

There's a great extended discussion of the lens here.

scott-devon · 11-16-2009, 10:04 AM

Super shots and wow...great detail and bokeh. Definitely a keeper.

wallyb · 11-30-2009, 04:43 PM

Those are fantastic pictures Benny! Are any of them straight out of the camera, or all touched up a little?

deadwolfbones · 11-30-2009, 09:23 PM

Originally posted by wallyb

Those are fantastic pictures Benny! Are any of them straight out of the camera, or all touched up a little?

All touched up a little bit from raw. Mainly contrast + saturation. Can't touch up that sharpness, though.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 11-30-2009, 09:32 PM

Looks like it might be a keeper.

Why would you even think of selling it?

deadwolfbones · 11-30-2009, 09:56 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Looks like it might be a keeper.

Why would you even think of selling it?

Well, I've got the Tokina 90mm and the Tamron 90mm. Both are incredibly sharp, but the Tamron has a couple pros the Tokina doesn't: AF and 1:1 native macro. The Tokina requires the bulky 1:1 adapter. I've got it, but it's a pain to switch back and forth... much nicer to have 1:1 ability all the time.

That said, I'll probably eventually sell the Tamron and keep the Tokina.

Mechan1k · 12-02-2009, 06:56 AM

Wow ... I have the Tamron 90mm myself ... and I love that lens.
But hell ... if I had the Bokina ... there's no way I'd sell it.
It's one of those lenses you put on the camera ... and go walk-about with ... and have no intention of swapping to another lens at all.

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deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Original Poster	Originally posted by wallyb Those are fantastic pictures Benny! Are any of them straight out of the camera, or all touched up a little? All touched up a little bit from raw. Mainly contrast + saturation. Can't touch up that sharpness, though.

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Looks like it might be a keeper. Why would you even think of selling it?

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deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: La Crescenta, CA Posts: 7,450 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Looks like it might be a keeper. Why would you even think of selling it? Well, I've got the Tokina 90mm and the Tamron 90mm. Both are incredibly sharp, but the Tamron has a couple pros the Tokina doesn't: AF and 1:1 native macro. The Tokina requires the bulky 1:1 adapter. I've got it, but it's a pain to switch back and forth... much nicer to have 1:1 ability all the time. That said, I'll probably eventually sell the Tamron and keep the Tokina.

12-02-2009, 06:56 AM	#15
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	Wow ... I have the Tamron 90mm myself ... and I love that lens. But hell ... if I had the Bokina ... there's no way I'd sell it. It's one of those lenses you put on the camera ... and go walk-about with ... and have no intention of swapping to another lens at all.