Originally posted by Zav I usually like toy lenses yet I fail to see the appeal here... do you have other samples which would emphasize more the unique (?) offering of this lens?
Hi
I agree with you. Before buying this lens I expected some special effect unique to this lens. I think the earlier models had more varying image imperfections. This one, as I now realise, is the latest model and I think they have tried to improve IQ at the detriment of the unique imperfections this lens used to have.
Nevertheless this lens still produces a certain rendering which when you have a closer look distinctly is "plastic lens". As such I thought these pictures I posted would still make a good reference if someone wants to purchase one, alas it may not be what I and you have hoped for. I enclose one more picture which may tell you a bit more. Here I have attempted to focus on the roof in the foreground (selective focusing is not easy with this lens) in an attempt to get a bit of out of focus on the roof behind. Of course the f8 is not doing this very well.
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