NZDavid Posted October 29, 2010 Share #1 Posted October 29, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Keen to hear which lens you find best for minimizing background distraction and producing the most pleasing bokeh. I just used my X1 for some snaps at a country fete. Hmm, not bad, but I would have preferred more OOF backgrounds. That's tricky with a smaller sensor camera and a WA lens. Especially in super bright light, even at 100 ISO with max shutter speed to gain the widest aperture. Small-sensor digi compacts are worse in this regard, though of course great if you want to max DOF. By comparison, the 35 'cron ASPH in combination with a (full-sensor) film M still produces a nice OOF background. My ancient 50 Summicron Rigid still produces excellent images with nice, creamy bokeh, great contrast and color. The various 90s, by dint of their longer focal length also produce lovely defocussed backgrounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JWW Posted October 29, 2010 Share #2 Posted October 29, 2010 My top two votes: 75mm Summilux 50mm Noctilux either version Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted October 29, 2010 Share #3 Posted October 29, 2010 Recent pic showing bokeh using 50mm f.95 noctilux asph Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/135344-best-for-bokeh/?do=findComment&comment=1485876'>More sharing options...
Elmar Rit Posted October 29, 2010 Share #4 Posted October 29, 2010 Frankly speaking, I do not assess the Noctilux bokeh as beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmann Posted October 29, 2010 Share #5 Posted October 29, 2010 I love it. I just wish it wasn't so heavy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicanut2 Posted October 29, 2010 Share #6 Posted October 29, 2010 I like the Nocti just can't afford it now. Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coup de foudre Posted October 29, 2010 Share #7 Posted October 29, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) 75mm Summilux 50mm Noctilux (E58 f/1, early version) and, if you go wider: 35mm Summicron (8 element 1st version, but not so good at high ISO) in my opinion, the Mandler lenses have the best bokeh... the newer ones are sharp, yes, but somewhat harsh (like the one on the X1). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted October 29, 2010 Share #8 Posted October 29, 2010 Bokeh is such a subjective quality and can evoke strong opinions. For me the top of the pile are: 80 Summilux-R 35 Summicron v4 There are others which come close but that'll do for now. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldhrads Posted October 29, 2010 Share #9 Posted October 29, 2010 I like the bokeh on my 50 cron, but I love the bokeh on my 0.95 Noctilux. The new noctilux is not for every taste, the DOF falloff is remarkably sharp, but like in the photo above it can give impressive results. I had a canon 0.95 mounted for my M8, it had interesting bokeh. There is a flickr site for the Canon, check it out. But like the modern Noctilux, it's a big lens. I don't mind carrying the Noctilux. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted October 29, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted October 29, 2010 JWW, that's an exquisite shot, thanks for posting. The Nocti has plenty of character, but I agree even the older Leitz lenses are worth trying out, way back to the Summar, though not for critical resolution. Old versus new 50s are also interesting to compare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasrancher Posted October 29, 2010 Share #11 Posted October 29, 2010 The Noctilux martini shot makes one wonder "Where's 007 and his white dinner jacket?" - nice photo. I don't own the Noctilux, so my personal favorites for creamy bokeh are the 75mm Summilux and the 35mm Summicron IV. The OOF backgrounds with the 75 'Lux are simply a thing of beauty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted October 30, 2010 Share #12 Posted October 30, 2010 I don't know what' s best. Just have a look. 50mm: Summilux asph f/2: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Summilux pre-asph f/2 Summicron (version II -"rigid)" f/2 1.5/5cm Summarit f/2 Summar f/2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Summilux pre-asph f/2 Summicron (version II -"rigid)" f/2 1.5/5cm Summarit f/2 Summar f/2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/135344-best-for-bokeh/?do=findComment&comment=1487061'>More sharing options...
UliWer Posted October 30, 2010 Share #13 Posted October 30, 2010 75/73mm Summicron ApoAsph f/2 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Hektor 7,3cm f/1.9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Hektor 7,3cm f/1.9 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/135344-best-for-bokeh/?do=findComment&comment=1487066'>More sharing options...
UliWer Posted October 30, 2010 Share #14 Posted October 30, 2010 90mm Summicron ApoAsph f/4 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Elmarit (1. Version) f/4 Elmar (3 elements) f/4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Elmarit (1. Version) f/4 Elmar (3 elements) f/4 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/135344-best-for-bokeh/?do=findComment&comment=1487071'>More sharing options...
adli Posted October 30, 2010 Share #15 Posted October 30, 2010 Steve Huff has all the answers for you: What is Bokeh? Over 50 Lenses rated for their out of focus blur. | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted October 30, 2010 Share #16 Posted October 30, 2010 35mm 3.5/3.5cm Elmar f/3.5 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3.5/3.5cm Summaron f/3.5 2.8/3.5.cm Summaron f/3.4 1.4/35mm Summilux asph (1. version) f/3.4 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 3.5/3.5cm Summaron f/3.5 2.8/3.5.cm Summaron f/3.4 1.4/35mm Summilux asph (1. version) f/3.4 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/135344-best-for-bokeh/?do=findComment&comment=1487093'>More sharing options...
UliWer Posted October 30, 2010 Share #17 Posted October 30, 2010 Wide open: 5cm Summarit f/1.5 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 50mm Summilux f/1.4 50 Summilux asph f/1.4 75 Summicron AA f/2 90 Summicron AA f/2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 50mm Summilux f/1.4 50 Summilux asph f/1.4 75 Summicron AA f/2 90 Summicron AA f/2 ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/135344-best-for-bokeh/?do=findComment&comment=1487129'>More sharing options...
UliWer Posted October 30, 2010 Share #18 Posted October 30, 2010 35mm Summilux asph (1. version), f1.4: Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/135344-best-for-bokeh/?do=findComment&comment=1487132'>More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted October 30, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted October 30, 2010 UliWer, that's quite a selection of shots! Such a difference in color rendition among lenses is fascinating. As you would expect, older ones may have less contrast, but as for which is "better", that's entirely subjective. Which film/camera combination? Worth studying these images in detail when I have some more time. Adli, thanks too for the Steve Huff link. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twittle Posted October 30, 2010 Share #20 Posted October 30, 2010 For me, the 75 Lux easily takes the prize. Here's one of mine. I know it's a tad blown, but it shows the qualities of the 75 Lux well. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/135344-best-for-bokeh/?do=findComment&comment=1487315'>More sharing options...
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