Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]grduprey at mchsi.com wrote: > >James, > > >Bokeh and Macro just don't mix, Period. At macro ranges, bokeh just does >not exist. > As already stated, it depends on the definition of bokeh It is normally tested by and as the way a light source is rendered when in the field of the lens. If the outer circles are lighter, or ovoid, or potatoid, then bokeh is supposed to be bad. If not, it helps getting smoother transitions between circles, hence the silky, smooth look, etc. Well, that's I've always been told and have read. I may be wrong. So far, I don't see any good reason why it shouldn't apply to macro shots http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/PAW/PAW-01-L1-Bokeh-MacroElmarit.jpg.html Am I that wrong? Bien cordialement de Metz Phx > We are talking 1 inch MAXIMUM dof. For normal and macro shooting, I use > the 60/2.8R Macro Elmarit lens and it works just fine. > > >Cheers, >Gene -------------- Original message from James Laird <digiratidoc at >gmail.com>: -------------- > > > > >>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 >> >> >> >>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 >> >> > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > >