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Katastrofo
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 Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 12:42 am Post subject: Jupiter 37A, sharpness and bokeh |
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Katastrofo wrote:
Here's a couple shots I took today. The lighting was overcast, heavy clouds, but no rain.
first one is the cat:
and a tree for bokeh:
This is the Soviet model of the 2 lenses in J37A, and I'm quite pleased
with the results!
Cat pic shot at f4 or f5.6, and tree at f3.5
Here's a bokeh shot from the Soligor 28/2.8 shot wide open:
The Soligor can focus 9-10" from the subject, very good performance! And
very good build quality, fairly cheap on ebay.
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LucisPictor wrote:
Hi, Bill!
Excellent results for the Jupiter!
The bokeh of the Soligor is - of course, I might say - not as creamy, but still OK for a wide angle.
Nice lenses. I also am convinced that Soligor lenses often are better than their reputation says.
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Attila wrote:
J37A a really good one, but Soligor is not my taste.
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Borges wrote:
He, let's say it loud and clear: The bokeh of the soligor is ugly! 
But the cat image is - I'm searching for the right words - a killer. Sharp in the best meaning of this word, very three-dimensional and fantastic color (as far as the color-blinded me has the right to talk about that). The glance of the cat is fascinating. She must be looking at your fish
Thanks for showing!
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Orio wrote:
Jupiter-37, "basta la parola!" (the word is enough!)
As for the Soligor, it's quite difficult, if not impossible for a wide angle to hold a comparison against a tele lens with regards to bokeh.
I would say Soligor's not too bad for a wideangle - of course, I've seen better too from wideangles - but, in general, if you look for bokeh effects, you should better not use a 28mm lens.
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LucisPictor wrote:
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As for the Soligor, it's quite difficult, if not impossible for a wide angle to hold a comparison against a tele lens with regards to bokeh.
I would say Soligor's not too bad for a wideangle - of course, I've seen better too from wideangles - but, in general, if you look for bokeh effects, you should better not use a 28mm lens. |
Yes, that's what I meant. Creamy bokeh needs a certain minimum focal length.
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Katastrofo
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Katastrofo wrote:
Agree with the comments concerning the Soligor's bokeh. And Michael,
I'm glad I'm not the only one that sees a 3D effect with the J37A cat
pic. I like this picture much better than the one I took with the Viv 200/3.5
when it comes to overall effect. Is it just better in tonal gradations?
Curious.
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