This image is taken by Voigtlander 40mm f2 SL
This picture reminds me of a time that I would not buy any lens but voigtlander. That was a period where I was addicted to the build quality of Voigtlander lenses and their image rendering characteristics.
Yes, the brand is not all perfect and its own lens production line had been taken over by Cosina in Japan. The lenses are just so good to hold in my hands... Truely addictive.
Speaking of the bokeh, I used to have a set of criteria for assessing them. Then I looked at this image taken almost 3 years ago. I had second thoughts.
How on earth do I like the harsh edge bokeh with distracting specular highlights? I guess I have a growing up period with photography in general. Now this pair of critical eyes are very hard to please. I dreaded the day I would become even more grumpy and critical when I got even older. God helps me.
You are very funny. Some of us, getting older, give up on trying to be perfect or find the perfect lens...so we just shoot, play around with our photos and have a good time!
ReplyDeleteThe trouble is, I'm getting so old I can't remember what kind of good time I had! ;-)
This is a beautiful and very colorful shot and lots of fun to look at!
Thanks for the comment. In fact, I prefer snapshot these days. Not so much time to study the lighting and composition for ages...
ReplyDeleteI don't know what you're talking about; the bokeh is lovely. I think it's all down to personal taste. Your tastes have changed; but I still like this bokeh a lot. I remember when you first posted it on your website, I spent minutes trying to study the details in the flower and the background.
ReplyDeleteShame you went and sold the Voigts.