Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]James, I am using the 50/2.0 Summicron-R, and the 60/2.8 Elmarit-R Macro. The bokeh is fine at large apertures with both of them. The advantage of the 60 is that one can focus down to about 10 inches, though the DOF at that point is VERY shallow. The following images in my gallery might give you and idea of what to expect. My first post using the Elmarit: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Rose.jpg.html A similar post with the Summicron: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Yellow+Lily+2.tif.html Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Laird" <digiratidoc at gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, September 27, 2009 7:18 PM Subject: [Leica] Better bokeh? > Which R lens in the 'standard' range (50-60mm) has the best bokeh? > I've found an interest in the macro world and shoot a lot with my old > trusty Canon 50 1.8 with a Kenko 12mm extension tube resulting in > shots like > > <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/digiratidoc/Bokeh/> > > I'm interested in trying out an R lens due to Leicas legendary bokeh. > Which one is the 'best', if there is such a thing? > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >