First Photos

[Jonathan_100]

Just got the film back from my new (to me) Bessa-R. The R came with a Nokton 50 which is perfect for the low light situations I usually shoot in. I really like the two different looks that the Nokton provides—sharp with strong contrast or soft and even with and inviting bokeh. I haven't run anything other than TMax 3200 through it yet, but so far I'm pleased with my choice. I'm just waiting for some good weather to break out the Velvea.

There are two files posted in the member gallery. I'm curious to know what you think.

Jonathan

 

[pesphoto]

Id like to see. Can you give a link to your gallery of photos?

 

[Jonathan_100]

Here's the link to the gallery. I forgot to post it the first time.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=1294

 

[Laurence]

Here's the link to the gallery. I forgot to post it the first time.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/photopost/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=1294

Hi Jonathan: I'm quite new here, but have a Bessa-L, and trying to figure out how to supplement my upcoming Jupiter-8 50/2. I'ts always a bugger of a time figuring out the "perfect" combination, but I'm leaning to the 21/4 to augment the 50/2.

Anyway, I take great appreciation in seeing some shots from your spendid lens.

In the first shot, the "bokeh" looks fabulous, but I think the portraiture looks a little too soft to me. Is this a characteristic of the lens when shooting close portraiture? Or maybe a function of processing? Or is this what you were striving for?

On the other hand, the poolroom shot is clean and sharp and looks wonderful. I know it's a stretch to look at a web image and a monitor to get the "real" feel, but it sure is a beauty from what I can see.

Your gallery shot titled "Nashville 3" is a fine piece of work.

Laurence

 

[Jonathan_100]

Laurence,

Thanks for the comments.

The portrait of Molly and Anna is a bit soft. It could just the nature of the lens when focusing close. I haven't gotten my second roll processed yet, so I can't really say if it's a combination of the grain and the open apeture or just me misjudging the focal length at f2. I'm still trying to get used to not haveing an aperture preview button.

I though about a 21/4 a few times, but I have a 24 for my SLR and I think it's wide enough. It really depends on what your end use is. If you doing a lot of landscape, the 21 would be the way to go. However, if your street shooting, the 25 with its click focusing would be more versitile in the long run. Not too wide as to cause distortion when close, but wide enough to pull in the countryside.

Good luck with the L.

Jonathan