miatadan Posted May 3, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 3, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) My understanding is that there is 2 ways to achieve blurred background ( portrait ) is fast apertures f/2, f/1.4 or longer focal lengths being used such as 75mm.... but the X-Vario is limited to f/3.5 at 18mm ( 28mm equivalent ) and f/6.4 at 46mm ( 70 equivalent ) Is it possible to get blurred background when taking portraits with the X-Vario ? When I had my Nikon D600 + AF-S Nikkor 85mm, portraits with blurred background was no issue. I was looking at the Leica T + Leica 23mm T lens but it looks like trade in value is now $1400 US - less than half of what camera was new (((( I am happy with picture quality and analog controls is nice. Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted May 4, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 4, 2014 3 ways. Move in closer for more narrow DOF. If your DOF sucks you are not close enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlindstrom Posted May 4, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 4, 2014 3 ways. Move in closer for more narrow DOF. If your DOF sucks you are not close enough. And to make it even better, make sure there's plenty of space behind the subject.. so: lens wide open, at tele end of the zoom, subject close as possible, background far as possible. //Juha Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldman Posted May 4, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 4, 2014 The judicious use of Alien Skin Bokeh 2 assists enormously in creating a very convincing digital bokeh with any f stop and at any focal length. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 4, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 4, 2014 I tried it. It appeared quite artificial to my eye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldman Posted May 4, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 4, 2014 I tried it. It appeared quite artificial to my eye. Extensive practice is required to achieve a degree of expertise. It definitely works though clearly the final image is not as good as a Noctilux produced image. However, the Nocti is significantly more expensive, as you are well aware. A gentle bokeh produced by occasionally using this software adds something to a too sharp, high DOF image. I accept this is a personal view supplied by a chap with little photographic ability so it may be best to discard it. I have no loyalty to Alien Skin by the way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likaleica Posted May 5, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 5, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Dan, The only drawback to the XV for me is the difficulty getting good bokeh as you have posted. This is at 46mm (70mm equivalent) and at max aperture, which is f6.4. As stated earlier by jaapv, getting close will render some bokeh. 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/226466-blurred-background-using-x-vario/?do=findComment&comment=2583813'>More sharing options...
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