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Frank Fremerey

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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #15 on: November 12, 2018, 14:30:57 »
Very very different effect. Very interesting. Any idea what to do with it apart from the "special effect". Any serious use?
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #16 on: November 12, 2018, 14:49:12 »
can you show us the lens ? (not needed - I overlooked you provided link)
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Dr Klaus Schmitt

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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #17 on: November 12, 2018, 16:13:57 »
Quote from: Frank Fremerey on November 12, 2018, 14:30:57
Very very different effect. Very interesting. Any idea what to do with it apart from the "special effect". Any serious use?

Yes, of course: UV photography!!
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #18 on: November 14, 2018, 19:11:25 »
Quote from: Birna Rørslett on November 12, 2018, 13:08:25
The last one is particularly striking. Well deserving the vertigo warning.

Thanks Birna!

Here focused and defocused in comparison:



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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #19 on: November 14, 2018, 19:26:04 »
Spectacular effect, really striking ;)
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #20 on: November 17, 2018, 10:28:40 »
Your pictures really show that smooth beautiful bokeh isn't the only kind of bokeh worth exploring. I'd like to see many more photographs with these lenses -- what will it look like if you use them for portraits?
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #21 on: November 17, 2018, 14:26:24 »
Quote from: Erik Lund on November 14, 2018, 19:26:04
Spectacular effect, really striking ;)

Thanks Erik! Very unique indeed!

Quote from: Termite on November 17, 2018, 10:28:40
Your pictures really show that smooth beautiful bokeh isn't the only kind of bokeh worth exploring. I'd like to see many more photographs with these lenses -- what will it look like if you use them for portraits?

Look at my albums I have on flickr about those special mirror lenses, there is much more to see:

Lyman Alpha II f1.1/90mm: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums/72157702692038345

Lyman Alpha I f2.8/200mm: https://www.flickr.com/photos/kds315/albums/72157699470528922

Here is a portrait with the f1.1/90mm:
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #22 on: November 17, 2018, 23:58:34 »
Thank you for the links! I used to believe that the most desirable bokeh was the one the Otus lenses give, smooth and creamy, but now I'm beginning to realize that bokeh is just one more tool for artistic expression.
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #23 on: November 18, 2018, 03:52:26 »
I absolutely need one of these!
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #24 on: November 18, 2018, 10:20:16 »
Quote from: Gary on November 18, 2018, 03:52:26
I absolutely need one of these!

Sorry, but the inventor passed away in 2012 and there won't be any anymore...
except you find a used one :-)
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #25 on: November 18, 2018, 16:38:27 »
Quote from: Dr Klaus Schmitt on November 18, 2018, 10:20:16
Sorry, but the inventor passed away in 2012 and there won't be any anymore...
except you find a used one :-)

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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #26 on: November 18, 2018, 21:40:18 »
Striking images Dr Klaus. You have us spoiled
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #27 on: November 18, 2018, 22:31:20 »


Red Amber Tree leaf...
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #28 on: November 18, 2018, 23:19:44 »
Inter-dimensional lens... 8)

   I love it
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Re: Lyman-Alpha II Experimental f1.1/90mm mirror lens
« Reply #29 on: November 19, 2018, 09:27:00 »
Quote from: golunvolo on November 18, 2018, 23:19:44
Inter-dimensional lens... 8)

   I love it

Very unique indeed, never seen similar ;-)
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