A 33-year-old lens
The 37A is f/3.5 but I couldn't tell the difference between to two at f/4
My 37A has the Moscow Olympics logo on it.... still only cost £23 inc. postage
For a long time these two lenses have been a best kept secret
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
Algi: I've heard and read about the wonderful bokeh of some Jupiter lenses AND seen pictures to prove it. I'll try to post pictures of that as well in the future, but for now I 'm just very happy with the results, using it as a portrait lens. I'm fascinated by the fact that a 33-year old lens can produce this kind of pictures. I'd love to know more about its journey through life.
Kev
Thanks, Kev. You may already know this site, but here you'll find some reviews of (and pictures taken with) various Jupiters: http://www.mflenses.com/gallery/v/russian_lens/jupiter/jupiter36b/ Which Jupiter are you looking for?
I've read many good things about the Jupiter-37A, but have seen good reports about the others as well, such as your lens here. I'm a big fan of images with DOF and good bokeh, I LOVE taking those kinds of shots. The 37A is supposed to have '12 perfectly round aperture blades, which helps create really smooth bokeh', which sounds good to me
PS lovely Dog, but I bet hes smelly when wet
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
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Tobio
K20d with Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP macro , smc da 18-55 mm, smc da 50-200 mm and smc da 55-300 mm + Metz 58 af-1. Editing with Pentax Photolab, Gimp and Paint.net.
Andrew: yes, Id have to back off quite a bit and this focal length (new to me) will take some getting used to. Sometimes convenient, sometimes the opposite.
Tobio: this dog is definitely NOT camera shy. Heá also quite lazy (read: won't budge).These two characteristics combined make him a wonderful model!
Tobio: this dog is definitely NOT camera shy. Heá also quite lazy (read: won't budge).These two characteristics combined make him a wonderful model!
I must say I envy you. I'd soo like to photograph dogs, but I don't know any that has one around here. My sister has nice cats but they aren't always very co-operative and if I shoot with flash the other cat gives me the 'you will pay' look. The other one is very excited when it sees any moving lights and it gets very curious about where the flash light went.
Tobio
K20d with Tamron AF 90mm f/2.8 Di SP macro , smc da 18-55 mm, smc da 50-200 mm and smc da 55-300 mm + Metz 58 af-1. Editing with Pentax Photolab, Gimp and Paint.net.
I must say I envy you. I'd soo like to photograph dogs, but I don't know any that has one around here.
You shouldn't have any trouble finding helpful models. Just buy a small packet of meaty dog treats and go for a walk in any park near houses. Before you know it, you'll have more applicants for the position than you can cope with....
K
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
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Just bought a 11a 135mm for £25 delivered
That was cheap. I paid £30.95 delivered for mine complete with bakelite keeper and original caps and lens hood.
Very cleverly designed lens hood it takes the lens cap as well and smells like the sweaty inside of a Russian tank from WW2
Pentax K-1 + K-5 and some other stuff
Algi
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Two shots of one of our dogs, both taken wide open (F4) at 135 mm and +2EV. Not bad for a lens this age and someone who's not really used to MF lenses, I think. What do you think?