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Crazy bokeh from a hybrid lens
Nov 12, 2017 12:57:29 #
So I "inherited" a Dallmeyer Octac 80mm f1.5 Oscillograph--an old lens used to shoot CRT traces. Problem is that what I got was only half the lens, the front element group. I was thinking that was probably useless, but then decided to try an experiment. Several years ago I bought another oscilloscope lens for experimenting, an Ilex Oscillo Paragon 56mm f1.2, which is of similar construction to the Dallmeyer--two halves that screw into a shutter. That lens proved to be pretty useless, because the maximum focus distance I could achieve gave me about 1:1 macro. I wondered what would happen if I mated the Dallmeyer front with the back group from the Ilex.
Well lo and behold. It's pretty amazing. It's turned into a 56mm f1.2 hybrid that I can focus to infinity if necessary, although like all Oscillo lenses it doesn't look very good past a couple of feet. But the sweet spot is really sweet IMO. Have a look and see what you think. These are some autumn-themed first tries with the beast.
Well lo and behold. It's pretty amazing. It's turned into a 56mm f1.2 hybrid that I can focus to infinity if necessary, although like all Oscillo lenses it doesn't look very good past a couple of feet. But the sweet spot is really sweet IMO. Have a look and see what you think. These are some autumn-themed first tries with the beast.
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Nov 12, 2017 13:01:59 #
barbie.lewis
Loc: Livingston, Texas
Really Beautiful! Congratulations on your restored/recycled/refurbished lens!
Nov 12, 2017 13:06:11 #
Hi Toby---I think I like em! An unusual effect, for sure.....Thanks for sharing...........Jim
Nov 12, 2017 13:07:33 #
Nov 12, 2017 13:22:15 #
lsupremo
Loc: Palm Desert, CA
Very cool, maybe you should figure out how to manufacture this lens and go into business.
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Nov 12, 2017 14:26:00 #
Really different bokeh and although I have never been a fan of out of focus shots these have a certain appeal.
Nov 12, 2017 15:03:31 #
I can see why you're pleased, that lens is amazing. That was a winning "inheritance" Toby!
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Nov 12, 2017 18:33:35 #
kymarto wrote:
So I "inherited" a Dallmeyer Octac 80mm ... (show quote)
Fascinating results and very artistic!
Nov 12, 2017 19:13:35 #
kymarto wrote:
So I "inherited" a Dallmeyer Octac 80mm ... (show quote)
Reminds me of impressionistic paintings. I would have thought that it was pp effects.
Nov 12, 2017 19:49:45 #
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