I was focusing on the reeds to see how the background separation works. I added some vignetting to the image to draw the the eyes towards the middle of the image. Also works. I should try this more often. I'll have to try this lens on the Nex-7 when I have the chance, it may handle a little better.

I've been thinking of getting a smaller zoom, something like the Olympus OM 35-70 f4. Anybody out there with experience of this lens? I just don't want to purchase one to find out there's hardly any difference between the Olympus and Minolta.

Converted, as usual in Nik SFXII.