Comparing bokeh of current 50mm cron and lux

[valentin_lisjak]

I know too many words have been said on this topic, so I also I know I'm looking

for troubles :-) but anyway:

 

does anybody have a luxury to demonstrate couple of "harsh" bokeh examples (of

the same scene) taken with 50 summilux at f2, compared to the same shot with

summicron side by side?

 

I used to have an m6 with cron50, until I stupidly sold it for dslr gear. I

liked the results from that lens so much (i had no other leica lens) and I'm a

now bit concerned with what some people describe as "harsh" bokeh of lux50 (felt

in love with MP3 LHSA kit that comes with 50lux). So I would like to see if cron

would have rendered OOF parts of the same scene more pleasantly (ie. more

smooth, fuzzy, silky, soft, ... not easy to explain that taste i have)

 

TIA,

Valentin

[35mmdelux]

Are you referring to 50mm Lux Asph?

[valentin_lisjak]

Apologies for not being clear: yes, i have in mind the current new 50 mm lux asph.

 

thanks

[derek_stanton2]

There's nothing "harsh" about the 50Lux-ASPH's bokeh. I liked it's bokeh better than the

50DR and pre-ASPH 50Lux i used to own.

[steve_huff1]

The 50 Lux ASPh DOES NOT have harsh bokeh. I see this written all of the time but it just is

not true. Its creamy and smooth as silk. It also is the best lens in Leicas lineup IMO. The best

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[jtk]

Nice shot Steve. Like you say, creamy.

[nels]

In order to judge the harshness or creaminess of the bokeh, shouldn't there be objects in the bokeh area that may render harsh or creamy? What does the linked pic illustrate other than the fact that it shows shallow DOF?

[emre]

Right. You need some specular highlights to see how the lens smoothes them out.

[jongraham1]

I wouldn't consider it harsh.

http://i.pbase.com/g6/93/720693/2/69329631.xoyBn7bx.jpg

[35mmdelux]

the cat is sharp.