[Leica] Better bokeh?

[grduprey at mchsi.com (grduprey at mchsi.com)]

James,


At macro distances your bokeh will be not much more than a massive blur with 
little definition of objects in the background.  the depth from 
sharp/relative sharp to out of focus is like immediate, no gradual fading to 
out of focus involved.  The examples shown of the 50 'cron and 60 Elmarit R 
of flowers are more of the normal range.  If that is what you are looking 
for, then my comments do not apply, as these are not macro shots.  On the 
other hand, maybe I don't understand what you are looking for.  ;-)  Either 
way the 60 is a great lens, I really like mine.


Cheers,
Gene  -------------- Original message from James Laird <digiratidoc at 
gmail.com>: --------------


> Gene,
> 
> I guess I'm a little confused about the term 'bokeh'. According the
> Wikipedia's definition of the term:
> 
> "Although difficult to quantify, some lenses enhance overall image
> quality by producing more subjectively pleasing out-of-focus areas.
> Good bokeh is especially important for large-aperture lenses, macro
> lenses, and long telephoto lenses because they are typically used with
> a shallow depth of field."
> 
> so I'm confused;)
> 
> Jim
> 
> On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 11:43 AM,   wrote:
> >
> >
> > James,
> >
> >> Bokeh and Macro just don't mix, Period.  At macro ranges, bokeh just 
> >> does not exist.  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 
> : --------------
> >
> >
> >> 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?
> >>
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