135mm f/2 ai Paeonia

[Fons Baerken]

[Gary]

Well Done Fons! This reminds me of a close-up of an Olympic Flame, a beacon of color.

[Jørgen Ramskov]

Wonderful colors.

[Fons Baerken]

thank you

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Actually, this is a better result than I would expect from the 135/2 AI Nikkor. At least the samples I've used have been quite soft(-ish) in the near range, as you indeed would expect from the optical design. Not bad, just on the soft side. For landscapes the 135/2 did much better, but on a DSLR you need to remove some CA. Again, as expected from this quite old design of the film era.

Now, this is a lens I have yet to try with my Df. Perhaps I can do some quick tests in the near future. The 135/2 is patiently sitting there and waiting for me. It has like virtually all its sibling got the CPU upgrade.

[Fons Baerken]

there is a bit of editing to get it the way i want it

[armando_m]

wow, great results Fons !

[marco]

It really pops out with that dark background good focus very well done Fons

[Fons Baerken]

just a handheld shot at wide open, the Df is good at that, thanks.

[Frank Fremerey]

White flames from fairy land!

[HCS]

Wow Fons! I had to see it on my big screen before appreciating the true beauty in your picture.

Sharp core and soft, dreamy petals, all great. Top it off with a beautiful colour composition, great stuff.

[Mikes]

Beautiful image. Subtle colours against a black background - excellent!

[Fons Baerken]

thank you Frank, Hans, Mikes