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Fence, Allow Me To Introduce Soapbubble Bokeh

Fence, Allow Me To Introduce Soapbubble Bokeh
In 2013 I successfully bid £5 on eBay for a Fujica ST605 camera complete with Fujinon f/2.2 55mm lens. It appeared to have been very little used; I put a film through it to be certain it functioned and pretty much forgot about it for years. Recently I discovered that the lens of this camera is known for its distinctive ‘soapbubble bokeh’ similar in character to the Meyer Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 lens (€973.82). Apparently this Fuji lens is the cheapest way of getting the ‘soapbubble bokeh’ feature. I’m not sure whether I like it or not, but it seems a shame not to experiment when others prize it so highly.

Thanks to fellow ipernity member Ingo Krehl who added greatly to my scant knowledge of soapbubble bokeh. Lacking a suitable teleconverter, I have not followed Ingo's advice to the letter, and he might be disappointed to discover that my photograph was made through a dirty window. I must do better.

Billathon, Steve Bucknell, Marko Novosel, Luc Reiniche have particularly liked this photo


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 Marko Novosel
Marko Novosel club
Its great,why dont you do a whole serie with it? Iam sure other colours would look amazing with it,like maybe turquoise or pink,etc.
3 years ago.
The Limbo Connection club has replied to Marko Novosel club
Thank you. Your encouragement will inspire greater effort (perhaps)!
3 years ago.
Ingo Krehl club has replied to The Limbo Connection club
Gerne gemacht. Nur Herausforderungen bringen einem im Leben und in der Fotografie weiter.
3 years ago.
 Ingo Krehl
Ingo Krehl club
Eine interessante Unschärfe durch den sehr großen Softener-Filter.
Du bist auf dem richtigen Weg.
3 years ago.
The Limbo Connection club has replied to Ingo Krehl club
Thanks for your encouragement. I feel I have some way to go yet.
3 years ago.
 Steve Bucknell
Steve Bucknell club
I like the tones it creates, but I wish those round reflections ( of the lens I guess ) weren’t there.
3 years ago.

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