Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/12/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Bokeh controversy
From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
Date: Fri, 29 Dec 2000 06:06:32 +0000
References: <NBBBIDNIGLFOKNLJCPLHAEPNEPAA.ddh@home.com>

 Bad examples of bokeh (if you like smooth bokeh) are exhibited by:
> >
> >     Nikon AIS/AF 50mm f/1.4
> >     Hasselblad 150mm f/4 Sonnar (yeah -- used for portraits, I know ;)
> >     
> The only surprise here is the Hassy.  

The 150 is "portrait" because of the focal length and the matter of bokeh
was probably not part of the equation with the lens designers.

Dan K.

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In reply to: Message from "Dan Honemann" <ddh@home.com> (RE: [Leica] Bokeh controversy)