Super Takumar 50/1.4

[stingx]

Taken with a Super-Takumar 50 @ f/1.4 attached to a Canon 550D. I use to use this lens on an old Pentax Spotmatic many years ago. It's nice to be able to use it again. It's a pretty nice lens.

 

[GnipGnop]

This is a macro, not a landscape.

 

[stingx]

This is a macro, not a landscape.

Technically, it's both. I was going to comment on the usefulness of your comment but being that you're from Quebec the point fell moot.

 

[Ernicus]

This is a macro, not a landscape.

I was going to comment on the usefulness of your comment but being that you're from Quebec the point fell moot.

lol lol


..and it's not a macro.

 

[rexbobcat]

The DoF is too shallow for me. The focus is in a very tiny area obscured by the blurry front petals.

 

[Joel_W]

Actually, it's not technically a macro shot since the flower is not close to 1:1. Personally, I post all my florals ( and I take a ton of them) in the Nature & Wildlife forum, but either is correct.

I like your composition and exposure, but I'm not comfortable with your decision of such a bold Bokeh background. Those huge white round objects are too bold, and out of proportion for your composition. As least it is for me. I keep on staring at them rather then the Day Lily.

 

[stingx]

Thanks Rex and Joel. Useful criticism is always welcomed.

 

[fokker]

I too have one of those lenses and use it on my 5d. Feels wrong not using it wide open though...

 

[irfan.in.tx]

The Takumar 50's are excellent lenses and quite good for floral pics at wide apertures. I am peeved that I can't use my S-M-C Takumar 50 f1.4 on a Canon 5d2.
As to the picture, the blown out bokeh takes away from the nice composition.