Game Single in December 2013 - Bokehcember

wolfiegirl · 11-26-2013, 02:13 AM

Originally posted by dngr

I think I'll participate for December. I really enjoyed my first experience, back in October, but I didn't want to burn myself out by doing November too. That, and I only have 3 lenses..

Anyways, I'll be using my M 200mm f/4. I received this lens as a gift about 6 months ago, and I've hardly used it yet, and so I hope to get more acquainted with it this month

What, LBA hasn't bit you yet, dngr?

It will be interesting to compare my generic 200mm f/4 to yours, dngr. I assume yours is a Pentax?

**jackassp** · 11-26-2013, 02:46 AM

Resistance is INDEED futile.

What with Tim, Julio, Joe, Sandy, Rodd, Torben, Tony, Mehrdad, Wolfiegirl, and just maybe, maybe, maybe Paddy? It's as big as a high-school reunion!
I gotta be in it, it'll be bigger than Ben Hur!
And I'll try really hard to comment more, I promise!

Bokeh? I gotta use something @f1.4 A50/1.4, K50/1.4, Chinon 55/1.4, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 85/1.4? FA50/1.4, DA*55/1.4? Yeah, one of these will do.
I'm leaning towards the FA50/1.4, to support Joe and Rod, but open to requests.
And with the weather and light we are having, thank gawd the Pentax goes to 1/8000 sec.

Yeehaw!

I wonder whether we can have some "pinch hit" days, where a substitute lens can be used? just 2 or 3 would maintain the interest.

**robbiec** · 11-26-2013, 04:45 AM

I had a new camera (K-5IIS) and new lens (DA*55 f/1.4) arrive in the last week. This might be just the thing to discover how a nippy 55 works. Plus it is winter here in Ireland so I get to try out the vaunted low light AF of the MkII K-5

Sandy Hancock · 11-26-2013, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by robbiec

I had a new camera (K-5IIS) and new lens (DA*55 f/1.4) arrive in the last week. This might be just the thing to discover how a nippy 55 works. Plus it is winter here in Ireland so I get to try out the vaunted low light AF of the MkII K-5

....and no doubt the weather resistant combination would be ideal.

**robbiec** · 11-26-2013, 05:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

....and no doubt the weather resistant combination would be ideal.

Should be. Its not the camera's weather resistance that i'm worried about. Its me!

**blackcloudbrew** · 11-26-2013, 07:59 AM

Well, I've been toying with several ideas, the DA*55 or a Takumar 55 f2 on a bellows. Still not decided yet.

**mattt** · 11-26-2013, 08:56 AM

I see your fast fifites and raise you a Takumar (BAYONET) 135mm f2.5

Zorglub · 11-26-2013, 09:46 AM

Matt, I think I'll call you on that....

dngr · 11-26-2013, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

What, <acronym title="Lens Buying Addiction">LBA</acronym> hasn't bit you yet, dngr?

It will be interesting to compare my generic 200mm f/4 to yours, dngr. I assume yours is a Pentax?

Yep, it's a Pentax. The LBA bug hasn't bitten me yet as I have the power of the force on my side. Don't get me wrong, I look at new/used lenses at least once a week, but I have other things I spend my money on (read: student debt and just got back into the workforce).

It will indeed be interesting to see how these two lenses stack up against each other

audiobomber · 11-26-2013, 11:52 AM

OK, I'm in, with a D FA 100mm macro. No bug shots at this time of year, it's ccccccooooolllllllddddd out there.

I find it stressful to shoot every day, especially later in the month, but the challenge does force me to exercise my hobby, which is a good thing.

Zorglub · 11-26-2013, 12:14 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

especially later in the month

Hopefully December will mitigate this with all the Christmas festivities and new year shenanigans. That's what I tell myself anyways

patolds · 11-26-2013, 01:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Might just drop by for a few pallette cleansers meeself fellas! Maybe with an old helios?

Cheers Paddy

**twilhelm** · 11-26-2013, 01:22 PM

All the talk about fast lenses... maybe this would be a good time to work out the M42 Yashica 50 1.4 I have. It's an auto lens I haven't taken the pin out of so it only shoots at 1.4.
But I've really been wanting to work out the 77. It was the 3rd Pentax lens I purchased, and I've only used it for paid portraits and weddings in all the years I've owned it.

**jackassp** · 11-26-2013, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by Zorglub

Matt, I think I'll call you on that....

I think I just had a "When Harry Met Sally" moment when I saw this shot.

No wonder you suggested a bokeh challenge.

Zorglub · 11-26-2013, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by jackassp

I think I just had a "When Harry Met Sally" moment when I saw this shot.

No wonder you suggested a bokeh challenge.

I have wanted one of these for a long time so i admit that the bokehcember suggestion was planned well ahead of schedule

I must add though that I have 0 experience with anything faster than my da 70 so I expect a month of learning and failing a lot which is all part of the fun.

It was quite a scare to get the lens shipped since our local package distribution center was robbed while my lens was inside it. Luckily it survived the final attempt at preventing bokehcember. Phew!

So many old timers this month! Come join us! it is the most fun and rewarding experience I have ever had in photography.

11-26-2013, 02:46 AM	#17
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Resistance is INDEED futile. What with Tim, Julio, Joe, Sandy, Rodd, Torben, Tony, Mehrdad, Wolfiegirl, and just maybe, maybe, maybe Paddy? It's as big as a high-school reunion! I gotta be in it, it'll be bigger than Ben Hur! And I'll try really hard to comment more, I promise! Bokeh? I gotta use something @f1.4 A50/1.4, K50/1.4, Chinon 55/1.4, Sigma 30/1.4, Sigma 85/1.4? FA50/1.4, DA55/1.4? Yeah, one of these will do. I'm leaning towards the FA50/1.4, to support Joe and Rod, but open to requests. And with the weather and light we are having, thank gawd the Pentax goes to 1/8000 sec. Yeehaw! I wonder whether we can have some "pinch hit" days, where a substitute lens can be used? just 2 or 3 would maintain the interest. Last edited by jackassp; 11-26-2013 at 02:55 AM.*

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11-26-2013, 02:13 AM	#16
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	Originally posted by dngr I think I'll participate for December. I really enjoyed my first experience, back in October, but I didn't want to burn myself out by doing November too. That, and I only have 3 lenses.. Anyways, I'll be using my M 200mm f/4. I received this lens as a gift about 6 months ago, and I've hardly used it yet, and so I hope to get more acquainted with it this month What, LBA hasn't bit you yet, dngr? It will be interesting to compare my generic 200mm f/4 to yours, dngr. I assume yours is a Pentax?

11-26-2013, 04:45 AM	#18
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	I had a new camera (K-5IIS) and new lens (DA*55 f/1.4) arrive in the last week. This might be just the thing to discover how a nippy 55 works. Plus it is winter here in Ireland so I get to try out the vaunted low light AF of the MkII K-5

11-26-2013, 05:10 AM	#19
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	Originally posted by robbiec I had a new camera (K-5IIS) and new lens (DA*55 f/1.4) arrive in the last week. This might be just the thing to discover how a nippy 55 works. Plus it is winter here in Ireland so I get to try out the vaunted low light AF of the MkII K-5 ....and no doubt the weather resistant combination would be ideal.

11-26-2013, 05:26 AM - 1 Like	#20
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock ....and no doubt the weather resistant combination would be ideal. Should be. Its not the camera's weather resistance that i'm worried about. Its me!

11-26-2013, 07:59 AM	#21
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Well, I've been toying with several ideas, the DA*55 or a Takumar 55 f2 on a bellows. Still not decided yet.

11-26-2013, 08:56 AM	#22
mattt Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Niagara Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,907	I see your fast fifites and raise you a Takumar (BAYONET) 135mm f2.5

11-26-2013, 09:46 AM	#23
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	Matt, I think I'll call you on that....

11-26-2013, 09:59 AM	#24
dngr Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Victoria/Great Lakes Photos: Gallery Posts: 691	Originally posted by wolfiegirl What, <acronym title="Lens Buying Addiction">LBA</acronym> hasn't bit you yet, dngr? It will be interesting to compare my generic 200mm f/4 to yours, dngr. I assume yours is a Pentax? Yep, it's a Pentax. The LBA bug hasn't bitten me yet as I have the power of the force on my side. Don't get me wrong, I look at new/used lenses at least once a week, but I have other things I spend my money on (read: student debt and just got back into the workforce). It will indeed be interesting to see how these two lenses stack up against each other

11-26-2013, 11:52 AM	#25
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	OK, I'm in, with a D FA 100mm macro. No bug shots at this time of year, it's ccccccooooolllllllddddd out there. I find it stressful to shoot every day, especially later in the month, but the challenge does force me to exercise my hobby, which is a good thing.

11-26-2013, 12:14 PM	#26
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	Originally posted by audiobomber especially later in the month Hopefully December will mitigate this with all the Christmas festivities and new year shenanigans. That's what I tell myself anyways

11-26-2013, 01:02 PM - 2 Likes	#27
patolds Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 300	Might just drop by for a few pallette cleansers meeself fellas! Maybe with an old helios? Cheers Paddy

11-26-2013, 01:22 PM	#28
twilhelm Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,369	All the talk about fast lenses... maybe this would be a good time to work out the M42 Yashica 50 1.4 I have. It's an auto lens I haven't taken the pin out of so it only shoots at 1.4. But I've really been wanting to work out the 77. It was the 3rd Pentax lens I purchased, and I've only used it for paid portraits and weddings in all the years I've owned it.

11-26-2013, 02:14 PM	#29
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	Originally posted by Zorglub Matt, I think I'll call you on that.... I think I just had a "When Harry Met Sally" moment when I saw this shot. No wonder you suggested a bokeh challenge.

11-26-2013, 03:02 PM	#30
Zorglub Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Photos: Albums Posts: 486	Originally posted by jackassp I think I just had a "When Harry Met Sally" moment when I saw this shot. No wonder you suggested a bokeh challenge. I have wanted one of these for a long time so i admit that the bokehcember suggestion was planned well ahead of schedule I must add though that I have 0 experience with anything faster than my da 70 so I expect a month of learning and failing a lot which is all part of the fun. It was quite a scare to get the lens shipped since our local package distribution center was robbed while my lens was inside it. Luckily it survived the final attempt at preventing bokehcember. Phew! So many old timers this month! Come join us! it is the most fun and rewarding experience I have ever had in photography.