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Received 50 mm F1.7 minolta with nex adapter. Some quick tests before we head out for Diwali celebrations at the temple. I love the amount of light it lets in. And focus peaking for nex makes everything so much easier.

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Bokeh test

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at various apertures, makes a world of diference between F1.7 and 2.8

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This is the best I get from my kit lens.

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Here's wishing everyone a very happy Diwali, though belated, and a great year ahead.

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Spread light!
Spread peace!
Happy Deepavali my fellow tbhpns

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Originally Posted by IronH4WK (Post 2960842)

wow! that's beautiful!

Thanks for the appreciation. Here is another one of lights at home which I took while I made them sway:)

Wishing laughter and fun to cheer your days, in this festive season of diwali and always!!!!!!

"Happy Diwali"

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k (Post 2961392)

Received 50 mm F1.7 minolta with nex adapter.

Could you please share where you purchased this combo along with the price details?

I bought the lens+adapter from this seller, but there are hundreds of vendor selling adapters on ebay that can be used with existing lenses. These are mechanical adapters, so no IS, no auto focus, no zoom, no aperture control via camera. Every lens has to have manual controls if you want to use them with this adapter. I have ordered a Nikon adapter which should be arriving soon.

http://stores.ebay.com/jjet775

Edit: I requested him to include nex adapter for his existing listing and he changed the listing and price immediately (additional 11 USD for the adapter), very responsive seller if you like one of his lenses and want adapter for it.

Few captures of this year's Diwali. Thinking of "graduating" to an SLR soon.

Sunset @Bekal Fort, Bekal, Kerala

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k (Post 2962126)

I bought the lens+adapter from this seller, but there are hundreds of vendor selling adapters on ebay that can be used with existing lenses.

Edit: I requested him to include nex adapter for his existing listing and he changed the listing and price immediately (additional 11 USD for the adapter), very responsive seller if you like one of his lenses and want adapter for it.

Thanks.
So are the price displayed includes the nex adapter?
Are there any similar deals on 35mm prime lens for Nex-5n?

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Originally Posted by gk01 (Post 2962529)

Few captures of this year's Diwali. Thinking of "graduating" to an SLR soon.

Nice pictures! What is your equipment?

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Originally Posted by JMaruru (Post 2963150)

Thanks.
So are the price displayed includes the nex adapter?
Are there any similar deals on 35mm prime lens for Nex-5n?

If it says nex adapted, then yes. But clarify from the seller before buying.

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Originally Posted by JMaruru (Post 2963150)

Nice pictures! What is your equipment?

Thanks!

I'm using Canon SX-130IS (point-and-shoot).

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Originally Posted by blue_pulsar (Post 2960103)

Do check out commercial street . It is good this time of the year usually.

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Originally Posted by blue_pulsar (Post 2960103)

Wishing you all a Happy Diwali!
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Folks, which is the best place for Diwali photography in Bangalore in terms of:
1. Fireworks
2. Diwali shopping - lots of lamps lit etc
3. Decorations
4. Any place with Diwali lights and water reflections
etc etc.

Shot this yesterday on DVG road. The street was extremely crowded. It is definitely not safe to photograph there.
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Thanks

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Originally Posted by girimajiananth (Post 2966312)

Do check out commercial street . It is good this time of the year usually.

here's a few pictures i took on Commercial Street: