michaellinder Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I found a series of 40 images selected for the use of bokeh from the Photo Argus. Here's a link: 40 Beautiful Examples of Bokeh Photography - The Photo Argus I'm supplying one of my shots which hopefully is on point. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmurray Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Maybe its just me, but shooting Nikon I think that I get the best bokeh from the older manual AI type lenses, such as the 105 f 2.5, 55 micro nikkor, and so forth. Although, my 18-70 kit lens that came on my D70 has pretty nice bokeh! I'm sure each of us has favorites. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellinder Posted February 24, 2019 Author Share Posted February 24, 2019 Maybe its just me, but shooting Nikon I think that I get the best bokeh from the older manual AI type lenses, such as the 105 f 2.5, 55 micro nikkor, and so forth. Although, my 18-70 kit lens that came on my D70 has pretty nice bokeh! I'm sure each of us has favorites. SJ, I'm reasonably sure I used my Canon 60d with a Canon 70 - 300mm, f4.5 - 5.6 zoom. Finances prevented me from buying a lens with the same focal lengths but much faster. Also, given the OP, I'd appreciate it if you can post a sample image produced with any of the gear you mentioned. michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wogears Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 That is one of the most distracting blurred backgrounds I've ever seen. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 bokeh ... i don't know. The link shows bokeh examples sure but in your photo the energized background has become integrated as subject, that I find quite interesting and unique. Nice photo Michael. 1 i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoneeye Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 I do not disagree with wogears. The background commands attention. 1 i n o n e e y e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 one of the most distracting blurred backgrounds Yeah? take a look at this crop of a Sigma 600mm mirror lens image: :rolleyes: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmurray Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Here's one I did with 35mm film before I had a digital camera. Shot with the Nikkor 105 f 2.5 a recognized classic for it's smooth bokeh 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmurray Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Here's my 18-70 at 52mm on the D7100 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmurray Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Nikkor (manual) 28mm Ais f 2.8 on D7100 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick D. Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 (edited) Old Sigma 92/2.8 on D300, was OK. Nikon 80-200/2.8 also did good job. 2/3 of the images on the link you provided don't demonstrate good bokeh, sorry . There is reason why people paying big premium for lens like Canon 50/1.2 or 135/2. Edited February 25, 2019 by Nick D. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmurray Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 50mm f 1.4 Nikkor Ais on D80. Pretty nice for the out of focus background 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjmurray Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Of course, images with lights and bright reflections are more of a challenge for a lens to produce a soft, not hard edged look. I've done some testing and comparisons and if I can find something I'll post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_hutcherson Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Just don't inadvertently bokeh someone's child! (FWIW, I find that conventional standard to telephoto designs from most makers tend to produce the most pleasing bokeh to my eye, and I'm basing this on my experience with Canon FD mount, Nikon F mount, Leica and Canon in LTM mount, Nikon in Bronica mount, Bronica in a couple of formats, Pentax 645, Zeiss in Hasselblad mount, and a wide variety of makers in LF. Aspherical elements, particularly in zoom lenses, can contribute to busy bokeh). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick D. Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Definition of bokeh : the blurred quality or effect seen in the out-of-focus portion of a photograph taken with a narrow depth of fieldGood bokeh is smooth and pleasing, whereas bad bokeh produces a jagged and discordant effect. … The quality of bokeh is largely dependent on the construction of the lens. For this reason, lenses that provide high-quality bokeh are prized.— Harold Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo_papandreou1 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 No one cares about the out of focus areas. You lens nerds are worse than audiophiles. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick D. Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 No one cares about the out of focus areas. You lens nerds are worse than audiophiles. LOL, do you have anything to backup your statement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanford Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Nobody cares about good bokeh, only bad bokeh. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 http://citysnaps.net/2015%20Photos/Dog%20shot%202%201-%209-10.jpg San Francisco • ©Brad Evans 2019 5 www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_gallimore1 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Industar-61 LZ, a rather odd soviet Tessar type, semi-macro. Wide open Stopped down a bit. Yes, the aperture is star-shaped. Odd lens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_gallimore1 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Mir-1 37mm 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_gallimore1 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 CZJ Tessar, 50mm (I think I misslabelled this image as being shot with the Mir-1, but I'm fairly sure it was the CZJ Tessar) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_gallimore1 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Jupiter-9 85mm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo_papandreou1 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 LOL, do you have anything to backup your statement? to clarify, I mean bokeh, not dof (for framing or whatever). There are no polls on the out-of-focus area quality of the succicron vs bokelux because no one (whose hobby isn't buying lenses) cares. The bokeh of any conventional lens is just fine, mate, super duper, everyone agrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shadow Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I'm supplying one of my shots which hopefully is on point. Your photo exceeds point. The link you provide shows somewhat typical and not all that interesting uses of dof and bokeh. Your photo, on the other hand, stands out and has an edge. The photos in the link are fairly predictable, tried and true uses of blur, pretty standard fare. Your photo gives substance to the background and brings it into conversation with the subject to the point where the whole of your photo becomes the subject rather than the more typical approach of separating the subject from a background which is often bokehed into mere fluff rather than something of visual interest in its own right. 1 There’s always something new under the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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