Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Jim, Yes, if you are referring to the yellow lily, I beleive it is typical of the Summicron. There is one other in the gallery, made with the Summicron, that I feel is the best that I have achieved. The link is below: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Rhody+by+Summicron.tif.html I don't think this lens will disappoint you. 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 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Better bokeh? > Jim, > > I think the bokeh in your first Summicron image is superb. Is this > typical with this lens in your experience? > > <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Yellow+Lily+2.tif.html> > > Jim > > On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 11:02 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> > wrote: >> Jim, >> >> Prior to getting the Leica-R lenses, I was experimenting with some Pentax >> Takumars that I had available. For pure OOF areas, I suspect that the >> Taks >> were as nice as the Leicas. I got the Leica lenses because the in-focus >> performance is better than anything else that I have found. >> >> As to the different versions of the Summicron, I can't answer. IIRC, mine >> is a 3-cam, with a retractable shade. >> >> Takumar bokeh: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Fuchsia_Blooms_sm.jpg.html >> >> Zuiko 14-54 bokeh: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Garden+Spider+final.jpg.html >> >> Old Hannimex 135: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Ruby+Throat+Female.tif.html >> >> Another with 60/2.8 Elmarit-R: >> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Watchful+Hummer.jpg.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 10:41 PM >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Better bokeh? >> >> >>> Thanks Jim, those are outstanding images, but I'm not really >>> interested in how 'sharp' the images is but rather the juxtaposition >>> of the somewhat sharp to the absolutely out of focus areas of the >>> image. That's why I'm interested in which lens offers the best >>> 'bokeh'. Is there any difference in bokeh between the different >>> versions of the 50/2.0 Summicron 1,2, and 3 cam lenses? If so, which >>> offers the best, smoothest out of focus image. And will the famous >>> Leica 'bokeh' make a significant difference over my antiquated Canon >>> 50/1.8? >>> >>> Jim >>> >>> On Sun, Sep 27, 2009 at 9:21 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >>> wrote: >>>> >>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> 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 >>> >>> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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 > >