Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Bill in Denver wrote: >>My 100 APO is now safely ensconced on my R8, but the recent discussion about a proper light funnel has me concerned. I notice that this lens has a > fairly deep profile particularly with the lens shade extended. My question > is this: do I still need the light funnel to capture the bokeh photons?<<<< Hi Bill, I don't believe so, due to the recessed front element it does seem to catch the good , bad and ugly bokeh photons. However it's a wise move to take great care at high noon as that's "bokeh heaven time" and some due care must be exercised to avoid over bokehing images. It's a little known fact that Talbot Fox over bokehed an image at high noon and threw the evolution of photography completely out of whack holding it back for several years. Did you check the lens for bokeh inhibitors before mounting to the camera body by holding a powerful light at one end and looking for any gopher bokehies? This is another highly regarded test for the maximum bokeh effect built in to the lens at the factory in Solms or wherever! If you don't find any really weird bits floating around inside the lens be concerned, as this could indicate you have an extremely rare Leica lens.... "To perfect to use!" And a definite bokeh deterrent. Take care for the first three months or you loose the lens, whichever comes first. ted Ted Grant Photography Limited www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant