"Noctilux" Photos

"Noctilux" Photos · 11:16 PM

I took some snapshots with my A 50mm/1.2 yesterday- I'd just like to share a couple. They're both unedited

First shot: ISO 800, F1.2, 1/125s
Second shot: ISO 800, F1.2, 1/45s

roentarre · 02-04-2007, 01:36 AM

Wow, I love the first shot. It carries a sentiment there. The bokeh is smooth with that interesting creamy spread of soft light.

I was really after this lens but other pursuit stopped me from chasing this one. Pity I could not check how sharp it is wide open since the shots were taken in the night time.

Thanks for sharing

carpents · 02-04-2007, 05:23 AM

Congratulations on my favorite 50! Not quite f/1 Noctilux range, but it'll do.

I posted a full-size sample of this lens wide open on my K10:
WARNING - Large File! (50/1.2 wide open photo)

I can't get enough of it. If I'm heading into low light, this lens is always in the bag.

Photo Tramp · 02-04-2007, 05:33 AM

Sean & Adam.
That 50 is excellent. Wide open it is amazing You even caught the spiderwebs on the head to the stalk. In Adams shots the way this lens plays with the light is just beautiful. I would say since there are so few around they will be very pricey when you do find them. I would never give up that little gem.

Scott Rylance · 02-04-2007, 05:39 AM

I like both Adam...but the first one really grabbed me.

vievetrick · 02-04-2007, 06:45 AM

Adam we need to see a shot of all your glass and equipment. You have a great collection brewing. Nice shots.

Adam · 02-04-2007, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by vievetrick

Adam we need to see a shot of all your glass and equipment. You have a great collection brewing. Nice shots.

I'm actually working on setting that up, so expect something within a few weeks

Thanks for the great comments! These were just snapshots, though, and I know that the lens can do much better, especially on a tripod

Adam
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kjask · 02-04-2007, 11:53 AM

I agree with roentarre for the first one! I like it a lot!

Prizmatic · 02-04-2007, 05:05 PM

The first - successful hit!

But a composition not on 100 %...

The best regards!

"Erased a hieroglyph" - the link to "Photobie" - the free-of-charge photoeditor who works with plug-ins of Photoshop.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 02-04-2007, 08:14 PM

Two very nice photos, love the second one.

Heinrich

Alvin · 02-04-2007, 10:33 PM

There is something about photo number 1 that I like. #2 is a great shot too!

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02-04-2007, 05:23 AM	#3
carpents Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Chester, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,420	Great Lens! Congratulations on my favorite 50! Not quite f/1 Noctilux range, but it'll do. I posted a full-size sample of this lens wide open on my K10: WARNING - Large File! (50/1.2 wide open photo) I can't get enough of it. If I'm heading into low light, this lens is always in the bag.

02-04-2007, 05:39 AM	#5
Scott Rylance Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Australia/Geelong, Vic Photos: Gallery Posts: 420	I like both Adam...but the first one really grabbed me. Last edited by Scott Rylance; 02-04-2007 at 09:17 PM.

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02-04-2007, 01:36 AM	#2
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Wow, I love the first shot. It carries a sentiment there. The bokeh is smooth with that interesting creamy spread of soft light. I was really after this lens but other pursuit stopped me from chasing this one. Pity I could not check how sharp it is wide open since the shots were taken in the night time. Thanks for sharing

02-04-2007, 05:33 AM	#4
Photo Tramp Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA. Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,041	Sean & Adam. That 50 is excellent. Wide open it is amazing You even caught the spiderwebs on the head to the stalk. In Adams shots the way this lens plays with the light is just beautiful. I would say since there are so few around they will be very pricey when you do find them. I would never give up that little gem.

02-04-2007, 06:45 AM	#6
vievetrick Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Easthampton - Massachusetts - USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,183	Adam we need to see a shot of all your glass and equipment. You have a great collection brewing. Nice shots.

02-04-2007, 11:13 AM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595 Original Poster	Originally posted by vievetrick Adam we need to see a shot of all your glass and equipment. You have a great collection brewing. Nice shots. I'm actually working on setting that up, so expect something within a few weeks Thanks for the great comments! These were just snapshots, though, and I know that the lens can do much better, especially on a tripod Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

02-04-2007, 11:53 AM	#8
kjask Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 324	I agree with roentarre for the first one! I like it a lot!

02-04-2007, 05:05 PM	#9
Prizmatic Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: RF Posts: 97	The first - successful hit! But a composition not on 100 %... The best regards! "Erased a hieroglyph" - the link to "Photobie" - the free-of-charge photoeditor who works with plug-ins of Photoshop.

02-04-2007, 08:14 PM	#10
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Two very nice photos, love the second one. Heinrich

02-04-2007, 10:33 PM	#11
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	There is something about photo number 1 that I like. #2 is a great shot too!