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... and yes the close focusing distance and the fact i neglected to mention i had a 36mm extension tube mounted as well. Sorry about that
Thanks for clearing that up Clarky - wasn't trying to be a nitpicker - just curious about what on earth could produce such a beautiful bokeh...and now I know

Comment by jospan posted on Big eyed Moth at 05/03/2008 - 21:28

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Excellent Clarky! - and now for the newbie question: how do you achieve such an extreme out-of-focus backgroud at f/11? - is it due to a close focusing distance combined with the focal length of 100mm?

Comment by jospan posted on Big eyed Moth at 05/03/2008 - 19:50

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Love the mood, John. Well captured!

Light is improving here as well. Now I can enjoy the sun both before and after working hours. Today is 4 h 48m longer than at winter solstice, and it's just a couple of weeks till spring equinox.

Must be getting old, but I have decided to really enjoy the coming spring, with or without my K100D.
Thanks Terry...yes: no wonder ye ol' Northerners were into celebrating the sun ... it's so lovely when the ligth returns

Do you have to be old to enjoy spring? -- I seem to remember a time many many years ago when a younger me really appreciated spring and the young women that seemed to be bustling once again with the joy of life - of course these days I only have eyes for my K10D

Comment by jospan posted on Winter sunset by the pond at 04/03/2008 - 21:32

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The days are getting longer - enough for me to walk my dog in daylight/twilight when I return from work. So I brought my K10D for the walk too (but not the trusty & sturdy tripod as most photo magazine articles simply needs to mention :lol

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Comment by jospan posted on Winter sunset by the pond at 04/03/2008 - 20:05

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...it gives the right sense of isolation.
desolation, even

Comment by jospan posted on "Time on Your Hands" at 04/03/2008 - 21:07

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BTW very nice dog
Thanks, I'll let him now that someone appreciates him when he's done digging for moles in the lawn and comes in leaving dirty paws on the floor

-> Nimitz: you live in the wrong part of the country

Comment by jospan posted on Testing the 'new' used SMC P-F 70-210/4-5.6 ED at 27/02/2008 - 19:43

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Thanks Mannesty - you were 100% right!

I posted the pics here instead of in the "Your photos" section as I count them as 'test shots' rather than 'keepers' (though I keep the pics of my dog because of the personal/emotional/affectionate meaning to me). I thought others might like to see examples of the lens performance - hence the choice of this section.

Comment by jospan posted on Testing the 'new' used SMC P-F 70-210/4-5.6 ED at 26/02/2008 - 23:41

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Took the newly acquired used smc P-F 70-210/4-5.6 ED out for a few test shots in my garden yesterday and was very pleased with sharpness and bokeh - I'm gonna like this lens

By the way: I'm not aware if there is a picture size policy in place - if I have violated one please put it down as ignorance and let me know (about the violation...not the ignorance )

All pictures converted from RAW to jpeg and no other post processing. Shot hand held with no hood.

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Comment by jospan posted on Testing the 'new' used SMC P-F 70-210/4-5.6 ED at 26/02/2008 - 23:25

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... but then I'm not rich
Being rich is a state that can quickly meet its end when shopping new gear

Comment by jospan posted on Wide Angle Lens at 26/02/2008 - 23:34

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Thanks Mannesty,
I'm rather pleased with the purchase since the market for used Pentax equipment in Denmark isn't huge to say the least and I do appreciate the fact that I was able to see and try the lens beforehand.

You're right: the lens is no lightweight - but nor am I or my K10D
I actually expected the lens to feel heavier from what I had read, but then again: I haven't lugged it around for a whole day yet!

Comment by jospan posted on Batch of lenses any good? at 24/02/2008 - 23:52

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