ON THE STREETS WHERE I LIVE

[FUJI]

 

Happenings in a small Warwickshire Town.

I am absolutely loving my Vintage MINOLTA ROKKOR f 1.4 - 50 mm lens.

As you can see here, set to manual zone focus ( accurate between two measured points) it delivers the goods at 2.8 including excellent separation from Background...on silent shutter, even if very close my subjects don't hear a thing.

The Chinese girl approaching with a selfie stick, didn't notice me until the last minute, hence the wide smile.

The Asian lady in a hat, puzzles me somewhat, she has been around town now for months, she rarely lifts her head up from staring intently at the screen of her mobile...Think she is a spy???

The elderly gent with a bag, reminded e of an L. S.  Lowry figure.

The pair of girls with lap-dogs had caught a glimpse of me checking focus...here the one n the right has me spotted and so has her pooch.

 

FUJI

 

[Craig]

What a great set Fuji.
I love the narrative that went with the images, it really put them into context.

Great work my friend!
Craig
 

[Clicker]

I agree with Craig .... The stories really bring the images alive ...

[kev7d]

Number 1 brings a lovely smile.  I always like these.   

[Korky]

Number 4 is a real winner. Very nice!

Korky

[johntwo]

Nice set.  What impresses me about the lens as much as anything is the rendering of the BG.  It's nicely recessed and just softening.  Perfect for Mono shots like these. (I am of course assuming you haven't PP'd these to achieve that )

[FUJI]

Thank you all for the very positive feedback...

Those beautiful soft backgrounds are completely the work of this heavy, well built lens which it is why it is raved about by all those who have discovered it....I’m told that even the Leica enthusiasts love and use them.

Mine, at  just £92 delivered was a steal......if you acquire a good one you won’t regret it.

My settings for Street photography, with instant...point and shoot focus....no waiting....are ...f 2.8.  Zone focussed to between 8 feet back to circa 50 feet....just double check using focus assist.....double check your setting every so often.

I am itching to take a few portraits both with the lens wide open,,then through the apertures to f 4.....I just need to find willing subjects.

FUJI