Five Beautiful Blurry Bokeh Monsters!

[@michaelboonphotography3014]

Love your videos I have a few vintage lenses now they are great. I recently bought a Pentax SMC 50MM f/1.4 The bokeh from it is amazing.

[@camerarover7124]

Another wallet opening episode. Your inimitable style is always a pleasure to hear, presenting these fabulous vintage lenses. Keep up the fabulous work Zen man.

[@zenography7923]

Many thanks Mr Rover, glad they're still going down well!

[@camerarover7124]

Zenography You’re welcome, I do miss your little musical compositions during your photographs 😀

[@martinallegromusic]

Excellent channel, thank you ! I use F Zuiko 50mm f1.8 and E Zuiko 135mm f3.5

[@zenography7923]

It's hard to beat a good Zuiko, for sure! Glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@alanstanway6118]

Referring to previous comments, a possible idea might be showing how to use these types of lenses on modern mirrorless cameras, use of focus peeking etc? Just a thought.

[@JaraKada]

Love how you delivered word by word, the tone and the explanations, really help me as non English native. Though playback speed mode is not necessary in this channel. So you have new subscriber.

[@zenography7923]

Thank you, and welcome!

[@PrinceWesterburg]

Its 2am but I'm addicted!!!

[@derrenleepoole]

Just picked up the Carl Zeiss Jena 135mm for £7.00! An absolutely gem of a lens.

[@zenography7923]

Wow! Now that is a bargain!

[@derrenleepoole]

Zenography would I be rubbing it in if I said I’ve also,just picked up a Pentax Takumar 55mm f2 on m42 for £5.00 too

[@barrycohen311]

@@derrenleepoole Are you sure it is not the 55mm f/1.8 ? If so, you have gotten yourself a super great lens.

[@derrenleepoole]

Baruch Cohen yep it’s the 55mm f2. There’s some shots of it on Instagram @phunkography

[@philhodgkinson1460]

Mine was just £15 but had to do some work on it...diaphragms don't always work reliably had to tweak mine twice!!

[@philhodgkinson1460]

My 200mm vivitar f3. 5 M42 came today it seems in very good order and cared for.. Focus buttery smooth... click stops were a bit chunky but after treating with my classic brake cleaner it was just fine... I sanitized the body...there was some very slight fungus signs inside front elements...but not much... Is very sharp as can be seen in videos on this lens on you tube 4/5 elements and 8 diaphragm highly recommended... truly...

[@ronsteed]

Love the videos, keep up the great work. One possible idea for a video is where to find these online. I have chosen poorly on eBay twice and I am a little gun shy to continue trying without a plan. I have had better luck (in the US) with KEH. Regardless, it might be an idea for a video. Thank you again for the videos!

[@barrycohen311]

Using Ebay is "Russian Roulette." But I have been lucky there, and they do have the Buyers Protection program and all of that. KEH is a good one. Also, check for used / vintage camera stores in your area.

[@davebellamy4867]

I got some nice Olympus stuff from a guy on the alt Olympus forum if it is still there. Old school internet circa 2000 before social media giants hijacked it for gossip and politics. When it was just for geeky people interested in interesting things who can't find someone to understand them in the local pub.

[@epic3662]

As always a very good video! I'm still waiting for macro vintage lenses video though ;)

[@davebellamy4867]

I'd like a Zuiko 100mm f/2.8.

[@zenography7923]

It's lovely - one of the nicest Zuikos in my opinion!

[@scrptwic]

I love my Pentax 100mm 2.8 m lens a great lens and one I carry with me when ever possible love the focal length

[@HubertsBlues]

Don't get me wrong, but your voice is so reassuring. I really love to listen to you!

[@zenography7923]

Thank you!

[@tjbwhitehea1]

"It's absolutely DELICIOUS!" love it

[@zenography7923]

Thanks!

[@alanjones8579]

Thanks for the video, lovely image's too...

[@markcuddihee2862]

I recall you saying the Zuiko 50mm 1.8 had busy bokeh compared to the 1.4. Would the 1.4 be the better bokeh monster then?

[@zenography7923]

I think it is marginally better and it certainly makes mmore blur wide open - having said that, the 1.8 is a little gem, and cheap too!

[@markcuddihee2862]

Zenography I have both on your recommendations :)

[@eggy68]

I'd enjoy seeing you take on a photo project. It would be nice to see how these lenses fit into your creative vision.

[@ekphotography]

Every new vídeo of yours, just makes me want more lenses!!! Stop it already!!😂😂😂 JK.

[@AbdullahAli-hv5ym]

yes you are right there

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

I’ve literally can’t stop buying vintage lenses now. :0

[@EnidAgnusDei]

The Carl Zeiss Jena is a very, very sore point here at this time, one I have refused to focus to infinity and when it finally did it fell to bits on me! not overly worried it did that as it has fungus growing in it too so will need a strip down but was shocked it just fell to bits!

[@zenography7923]

Oh no, that's really unlucky! I can understand you feeling a little aggrieved. Probably worth getting it fixed professionally, as it's such a nice lens.

[@EnidAgnusDei]

@@zenography7923 I have another one so in no rush and will try fix it myself, I was given it and it was rough and something growing inside the front glass! Be reyt one day! All the best.

[@SMOKEYoriginalHD]

Woah, love the broken on Neewer lens. Gonna buy it. 😆👌

[@zenography7923]

Definitely worth it in my view!

[@SMOKEYoriginalHD]

@@zenography7923 I have Diaplan 80mm 2.8 which have also a bubble bokeh. Have you had this one?

[@thibaultdubaret9863]

do you think you can change the shutter cirtains on a Fed 1 on your own? what precaution should i take if i do so? (did the classic mistake speed before arming...)

[@alanstanway6118]

I think it very likely that you will cause more damage if you try a repair yourself. Replacing the curtains is tricky. By all means have a go but be prepared to buy another body.

[@zenography7923]

I agree with Alan - in theory it's possible, with time and a lot of care and patience, but if you're new to camera repairs I'd suggest letting a professional do the job. It's worth a little investment - you'll have a camera that will last many more years!

[@thibaultdubaret9863]

@@zenography7923 Did it!!!! works great, needs a lot of time and patience, took me 4 hours.... Ps: love your videos, as a beginner in film photography, I learn a lot, Thanks! (sorry for my English, it isn't my native language)

[@alanstanway6118]

Well done Thibault, hopefully it will give you years of use.

[@Wasp9513]

Do one for street photography, especially a super contrast BW lens. Thanks

[@zenography7923]

I'm planning something on vintage lenses for street photography at the moment - stay tuned!

[@MrBrentknoll]

Wonderful videos!

[@zenography7923]

Many thanks, glad you're enjoying them!

[@kuchcyk]

I really don't want to be critical and I hope this is taken as friendly comment. I like this channel. I like the presenter. But posts are beginning to get a bit samey. Same lenses. Same or similar subject. Same or similar commentary. I think you need to extend the range of subjects. Let's have more variety, please.

[@zenography7923]

Point taken - I am currently refreshing my stock of lenses!

[@kuchcyk]

@@zenography7923 Thank you. I always look forward to more content and there is a special feel about your videos. Maybe it's the Zen element :-)

[@DrumToTheBassWoop]

Why don’t you buy him some more, you can’t force youtubers to buy more lenses to stop you getting bored. The guy is bestowing his opinion on these particular lenses. 😐

[@popeyesailor9571]

All you bokeh bros have ruined photography. The blur is more important than learning COMPOSITION!

[@sclogse1]

Take it the other way. It makes your work look better!

[@wassim2364]

☕️👍

[@zenography7923]

:)