The last time we went there was a few years ago. Today, Dillon and I decided to visit it and I wanted to test out the Ilex 80mm f1.3 a bit more and see what kind of pictures I can get with more colours.
Let's just say that this lens was not created for beautiful bokeh, but the pictures are kind of different. Some actually came out OK, but I won't use it for any pictures with busy backgrounds. In fact, I probably won't be using much any more. I hate lenses with ugly bokeh.
A word on the helicoid that this lens is attached to. It's not one of the best made focusing helicoids. It already has a lot of play and wobbles a little, after only a light amount of use. It's really too bad as I planned to buy a longer one, but I will have to wait and see.
Willow? -- NEX-5 & Ilex 80mm f1.3 @ f1.3. Click to see larger.
Red flowers -- NEX-5 & Ilex 80mm f1.3. Click to see larger.
Bokeh Sample -- NEX-5 & Ilex 80mm f1.3 @ f1.3. Click to see larger.
I especially like that first one. Beautiful lens painting.
ReplyDeleteThanks natebarnz. The bokeh is a little weird to my taste. This one that you like is one of the few that turned out ok. The Ilex 80mm f1.3 has a very thin depth of field, which gives some distinct characteristics to the pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreat "dreamy" vision. I'm curious what would be the result in portraits :)
ReplyDelete@Olesk.pl: I have a few portraits taken with this lens, but not in this kind of light. Check my previous posts or search for a ilex.
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