dave_pipe Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 I want to know which current - or at least last ten years - 35 and 50 M lenses have the traditional Leica "bokeh". Sorry for this subject, I know that the first two letters of bokeh mean "boring" and there are tons of answers in archive! Happy Holidays to all - Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 Everything I am looking al rigth now has reeeealllly great Bokeh! wheeeeee Who needs a camrea ? happy xmas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis1 Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 35 preasph cron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 Nah.. 95 Villa Marias Reserve Malborough Sauvignon Blanc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graphicjoe Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 Dave, Your question is a little like asking people their favorite color. People's reaction to bokeh is highly subjective and idiosyncratic. Moreover, I think that the quality of bokeh varies with different scenes, films, lighting, f stop, exposure, etc., so the question is even more difficult. Various forum members could�and probably will�respond to your query by naming a number of different lenses, but ultimately you will need to look at photographs and decide for yourself which set of variables is most pleasing to your eye and presents the photographic look that you are seeking in your work. I find that I use and like several lenses from several lens makers and would be hard pressed to pick one as �the best.� Cheers, Joe Stephenson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_kaplan1 Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 "Traditional Leica bokeh" of what era? The Summar bokeh era? Summitar? Early, mid or late pre-aspheric Summicron? As lens design, coatings, glass have changed over the years ALL manufacturers lenses have evolved. I'm not going to argue that the guys in Wetzlar didn't have a unique vision of what a lens should do, especially compared to the Japanese, and what they produced did have smooth bokeh! But that's painting with a broad brush, and some lens designs have much better bokeh at certain apertures than others. In my opinion "traditional Leica bokeh" of the 7 element 50mm and 8 element 35mm Summicrons was the peak. Since then we've gotten less elements, multi coating, improved contrast, better corner sharpness, less flare, and probably more economical manufacturing processes. I think the best combination of sharpness, tonality and unique Leitz/Leica bokeh is probably the second generation of those focal lengths, used at mid apetures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 12 year Glen Livet. 1/2 bottle into it and EVERYTHING has a wonderful soft glow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geris_k Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 " there are tons of answers in archive" Dave, have you taken the time to read through them? I've researched this topic here and I'm pretty sure you'll find the answers you're looking for if you just take the time to read through them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george_b1 Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 Bob - Make that 10 year Talisker and I'll agree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaboleh Posted December 25, 2002 Share Posted December 25, 2002 Talking about nice bokeh, you 2020 guys/gals are missing alot of it.All I have to do is to take off my specs. Regards from Malaysia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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