50 mm prime

Apr 16, 2009 23:55

My m42 to EF mount adapter finally arrived 2 days early! I've been working on bleaching the lens with UV light to remove the yellowing, and it went faster than expected, so here are the results, with one of the shots I used it for. 1/400 f/1.4 with a SuperMultiCoated Takumar 50mm prime ( Read more... )

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mythos April 17 2009, 16:12:49 UTC
Wonderful bokeh.

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shinekaze April 17 2009, 16:15:53 UTC
the bokeh on this lens is insane. i've gotten some nice shots off it without any skill or even trying

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mythos April 17 2009, 16:16:28 UTC
Yeah, the 50mm is one of the sanctioned portrait lenses for that reason. The bokeh at f/8 is incredible.

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shinekaze April 17 2009, 16:17:21 UTC
at 8? hm, ill have to try a shot there, i've just been playing around at 1.4

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