The Limbo Connection's photos with the keyword: Fujica ST605

Fence, Allow Me To Introduce Soapbubble Bokeh

18 Aug 2020 4 6 178
In 2013 I successfully bid £5 on eBay for a Fujica ST605 camera complete with Fujinon f/2.2 55mm lens. It appeared to have been very little used; I put a film through it to be certain it functioned and pretty much forgot about it for years. Recently I discovered that the lens of this camera is known for its distinctive ‘soapbubble bokeh’ similar in character to the Meyer Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 lens (€973.82). Apparently this Fuji lens is the cheapest way of getting the ‘soapbubble bokeh’ feature. I’m not sure whether I like it or not, but it seems a shame not to experiment when others prize it so highly. Thanks to fellow ipernity member Ingo Krehl who added greatly to my scant knowledge of soapbubble bokeh. Lacking a suitable teleconverter, I have not followed Ingo's advice to the letter, and he might be disappointed to discover that my photograph was made through a dirty window. I must do better.