chris_tribble Posted February 8, 2010 Share #21 Posted February 8, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Shh, don't tell anybody how good the 50mm Cron is, it might go up in price Here's an example of 50mm Cron bokeh at f/2.0 and at ca. 1 meter focus distance: Thorsten - I hate to say it, but it looks as if nothing's sharp in this photo... re lenses, I've had both pre-asph and asph 50's and I'm completely happy with the modern lens. Example below: 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/111890-a-question-for-you-bokeh-50/?do=findComment&comment=1218136'>More sharing options...
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jklotz Posted February 9, 2010 Share #22 Posted February 9, 2010 The 50 Lux' ASPH is the king of the 50's IMHO. I recently did a test of the Voightlander 50/1.5 Noktilux for Steve Huff's website, and it might be worth a read. You might be surprised.... Voigtlander Nokton 50 1.5 Lens Review | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublep Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share #23 Posted February 9, 2010 I am quite impressed by the Bokeh of that Nokton 1.5 ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jklotz Posted February 9, 2010 Share #24 Posted February 9, 2010 For the price, it is quite amazing. If price were no object, or you were just set on Leica, you just can't go wrong with the 50 Lux' ASPH Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted February 10, 2010 Share #25 Posted February 10, 2010 It hasn't been mentioned so I'll give a tip of my hat to the Voigtlander 50mm f/2.5 Color-Skopar. Easily the best lens bargain I've come across, all brass construction, absolutely tiny, cannot flare, plenty sharp and lovely bokeh! I also own the CV 50/1.1 nokton which is lovely but has less character, and the Color-Skopar has great separation, a sort of "3D" effect. I got mine maybe 2 months ago, and they've since sold out at CameraQuest :-\ I think they're discontinued as well... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lars_bergquist Posted February 10, 2010 Share #26 Posted February 10, 2010 Again, bokeh means simply the quality (any old quality) of the out of focus parts. It can be shown that some lenses draw these parts more smoothly than others do. That part is objective; it should even be measurable, if anybody took the trouble to develop a standard test procedure. The subjective part is that there is no accounting for how different people like their bokeh. I like mine smooth, Irish, and on the rocks. On the other hand, there is an Icelandic moonshine generally known as Black Death. To each his own. The old man from the Age before Bokeh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
innerimager Posted February 10, 2010 Share #27 Posted February 10, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I add my vote for the 50/1.4 asph. I had the latest version pre-asph, and I prefer the smooth bokeh of the asph, as well as it's stellar overall performance. But the pre-asph noctilux is another consideration, at F1 especially it can create a very unique and beautiful OOF world. Here's an example from last night fooling around at home. M9, F1, iso 640....Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
swamiji Posted February 10, 2010 Share #28 Posted February 10, 2010 My vote is for a older Noctilux F1 or F1.2. The Bokeh is legondary. And the price should be less than a new Lux 50 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted February 10, 2010 Share #29 Posted February 10, 2010 If money is not an issue, my vote is for the Noctilux ASPH 0.95 creamy bokeh! :D 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/111890-a-question-for-you-bokeh-50/?do=findComment&comment=1220100'>More sharing options...
ArtZ Posted February 10, 2010 Share #30 Posted February 10, 2010 Just two pictures taken with the Nokton 50/1.1 while I was having lunch in a Japanese restaurant on Monday. I took them just to test the bokeh of my new toy . 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/111890-a-question-for-you-bokeh-50/?do=findComment&comment=1220160'>More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted February 10, 2010 Share #31 Posted February 10, 2010 Hello Manuel! Good subject! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtZ Posted February 10, 2010 Share #32 Posted February 10, 2010 Hello Manuel! Good subject! Hey Maurizio! Nice to see you around. Yes, I fully agree the subjet is not very interesting but, as I received my Nokton last Thursday, I'm taking a lot of silly pictures to test the lens. In fact, I have hesitated a while to get it because I wasn't sure about the bokeh. People here say the Nokton 50/1.1 has a harsh bokeh. I know... most LUF users say all gear which is not Leica is rubbish... (hum... pardon me, the only good CV lenses are those they don't exist in the Leica offer: 12 and 15mm). Well, for the moment, I'm quite happy with it. I want to do some pictures at night, outdoors, with many light spots (traffic lights, car lights, shops...) which can be tricky for bokeh but it's pretty cold right now in Paris and I shall stay at home. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted February 10, 2010 Share #33 Posted February 10, 2010 Hey Maurizio! Nice to see you around. Yes, I fully agree the subjet is not very interesting but, as I received my Nokton last Thursday, I'm taking a lot of silly pictures to test the lens. Hey Manuel, the subjects are definitively VERY interesting. You know, I share the same Enrico's passion! Glad you like the nokton, I tried that lens and I too think it's absolutely nice!; Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertoDeRoma Posted February 10, 2010 Share #34 Posted February 10, 2010 If money is not an issue, my vote is for the Noctilux ASPH 0.95 creamy bokeh! You are a man of simple tastes ... simply get the best . Ciao, Alberto Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauribix Posted February 10, 2010 Share #35 Posted February 10, 2010 You are a man of simple tastes ... simply get the best . Ciao, Alberto LOL Ciao Alberto! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Roberts Posted February 10, 2010 Share #36 Posted February 10, 2010 Another vote for the 50 Lux ASPH. While I love the Nocti 1.0, there are times when it's also ridiculously "busy" in the background. The 50 1.4 is very well controlled...and very smooth. This is wide open as I recall... 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/111890-a-question-for-you-bokeh-50/?do=findComment&comment=1220579'>More sharing options...
brianv Posted February 10, 2010 Share #37 Posted February 10, 2010 Well, I cannot let a thread about Bokeh for 50mm lenses pass by without posting something. 5cm F1.5 Carl Zeiss Sonnar "T" in LTM, 272xxxx series, Chrome Nose. ~1943 vintage. Stopped down a little. Wide-Open My personal opinion is a medium contrast, single-coated lens will yield more pleasing Bokeh. This lens cost me $400, but I had to rebuild it. http://ziforums.com/showthread.php?t=120 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted February 10, 2010 Share #38 Posted February 10, 2010 It hasn't been mentioned so I'll give a tip of my hat to the Voigtlander 50mm f/2.5 Color-Skopar. Easily the best lens bargain I've come across, all brass construction, absolutely tiny, cannot flare, plenty sharp and lovely bokeh! I also own the CV 50/1.1 nokton which is lovely but has less character, and the Color-Skopar has great separation, a sort of "3D" effect. I got mine maybe 2 months ago, and they've since sold out at CameraQuest :-\ I think they're discontinued as well... Are you really happy with that doubling of contours in the background, Daniel? But the separation is excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlatkob Posted February 10, 2010 Share #39 Posted February 10, 2010 I agree, the bokeh in the 50mm f/2.5 Color-Skopar photo is a bit busy, but WOW that photo has such a 3-dimensional quality. The angle of the light adds to the effect too, but it seems the lens is really making the subject stand out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrice Posted February 11, 2010 Share #40 Posted February 11, 2010 Are you really happy with that doubling of contours in the background, Daniel? But the separation is excellent. To be honest I hadn't noticed it, the bush in the background had a lot of reedy fronds which might account for the doubling you've noticed. I like the lack of rings around out of focus highlights, reminds me of my 35mm summicron-R. To each their own I guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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