Re: [Leica] 35/2 ASPH and pre-ASPH BOKEH

[Mark Rabiner <mark@rabiner.cncoffice.com>]

Ben Eden wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
> 
> I was wandering if anyone did compare the 35/2 ASPH with the pre-ASPH
> version back to back for bokeh. I had both lenses for a short while and
> regret not having done a systematic test - the few snaps that I was able to
> take just proved that the ASPH has noticeably better resolution and field
> flatness at f2 - no real news. Erwin says that these two have "similar"
> bokeh. I'd appreciate any comments as I would like to have the ASPH's
> resolution without losing my 35/2 fantastic bokeh that almost works as a
> "depth of field extender", out-of-focus areas are both more recogniseable
> and beautiful than for instance the 35/1,4 ASPH which I disqualify for this
> very reason.
> 
> Thanks and cheers,
> 
> Ben Eden

SOME guy would shrilly say the ASPH had TERRIBLE bokeh.
But he augered in.
The bokeh on mine seems great but i never had both to compare side by side.
Mark William Rabiner