First pics with Asahi 58mm f2 "Sonnar"

JMC · Joined: 29 May 2018 Posts: 178 Location: London, UK

I bought this about 3 months ago, and it has been to San Francisco, then to Vienna, before making it's way back to me here in the UK. It's an Asahi 58mm f2. Here are a few initial shots with it on my Canon 5DSR body, taken in the garden (a little hurried, but I was very excited to finally get one). All taken at f2.8 and ISO100, and all but one cropped from the originals.

Image #7 below is a closeup one a shot of the cobweb, but slightly out of focus. The colours from the spider silk look really cool, and I've not seen an effect like that before.

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kds315* · Expire: 2021-03-09

This the famous Sonnar-Takumar, known for its creamy bokeh. Congrats!!

I have it too, see here if you like: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums/72157625265230017

JMC · Joined: 29 May 2018 Posts: 178 Location: London, UK

Thanks Klaus. The flower pictures are beautiful. I love the water stream images in your link too - shows a similar effect to the spider silk in mine.

I was hugely surprised by how small this lens was when it arrived. Beautifully made as well.

spleenone · Joined: 26 Dec 2009 Posts: 1130 Location: Slovakia

Great character of lens, indeed.