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pdmk · Jul 25, 2015

Hi all.

Maybe some of you saw this Dead Link Removed (still 24hrs to go)

I would like to ask if there is lens like this (with "bubble" bokeh) for C/Y mount?

Thanks

Nodda Duma · Jul 25, 2015

I'm terrible at finding these new lens projects on kickstarter. When did this one start?

Good for Meyer Optical. They are good people over there.

Dan Fromm · Jul 25, 2015

Son-of-a-gun! I wonder when they're going to offer mirror lenses for the highly desireable doughnut shaped out-of-focus specular highlights.

Bill Burk · Jul 25, 2015

So it's a small world for you, Nodda Duma? Appreciate your cheerful endorsement.

I'm also happy to see the interesting examples of pictures using this kind of bokeh.

I know, Dan Fromm... Maybe one day catadioptric doughnuts won't be bad anymore. You should think of the doughnuts as a characteristic to take creative advantage of.

I see now that it's not productive to label bokeh as "good" "neutral" and "bad". Doesn't tell me anything about what to expect in the pictures.

I think it helps to have this descriptive name like "soap bubble"... because I used to call this "the bad bokeh". Now when I go out shooting with that lens I have that has this bokeh, instead of shrugging and saying "oh well, I guess I get the bad bokeh today"... I'll start to look for this kind of effect to take advantage of.

In fact, I'm going out this week with that camera, so it's good timing for this realization.

Richard S. (rich815) · Jul 25, 2015

pdmk said:
Hi all.

Maybe some of you saw this Dead Link Removed (still 24hrs to go)

I would like to ask if there is lens like this (with "bubble" bokeh) for C/Y mount?

Thanks

Buy that one in M42 mount and then one of these:

Kipon Lens Mount Adapter from Pentax Screw M42 To Contax/Yashica Body

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZZ4XIE6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_7q6Svb5WBZDFR

pdmk · Jul 25, 2015

Richard Sintchak (rich815) said:
Buy that one in M42 mount and then one of these:

Kipon Lens Mount Adapter from Pentax Screw M42 To Contax/Yashica Body

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZZ4XIE6/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_7q6Svb5WBZDFR

well 1000$ is a lot for lens which will be occasionally used.. due to this bokeh, this is not lens for everyday use.. that is why I am looking for some old alternative

pdmk · Jul 25, 2015

Nodda Duma said:
I'm terrible at finding these new lens projects on kickstarter. When did this one start?

Good for Meyer Optical. They are good people over there.

I also found it only yesterday... but it is worth to check KS once per time.. there are some interesting projects ongoing (mostly photo books, or some poor people asking for money to buy new gear..)but look for example at that 4x5 film or Ferrania film (I backed that one)

Dead Link Removed

Richard S. (rich815) · Jul 25, 2015

pdmk said:
well 1000$ is a lot for lens which will be occasionally used.. due to this bokeh, this is not lens for everyday use.. that is why I am looking for some old alternative

I refrained from commenting on buying such a lens for that Kickstarter price but you're smarter than I thought!

Alan Gales · Jul 25, 2015

Dan Fromm said:
Son-of-a-gun! I wonder when they're going to offer mirror lenses for the highly desireable doughnut shaped out-of-focus specular highlights.

Nodda Duma · Jul 25, 2015

Bill Burk said:
So it's a small world for you, Nodda Duma? Appreciate your cheerful endorsement.

Yes the optical design community is a small one...most optical engineers don't become ray benders. Meyer Optical has been recovering quite nicely since the end of the Cold War.

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