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Which lens do you like for the bokeh?
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 12, 2013 3:08 pm    Post subject: Re: Which lens do you like for the bokeh? Reply with quote

leutoku wrote:
That was taken with a Super Takumar 135mm F3.5(M42)manual focus lens.
Do you like those?





These look beautiful, nice job and nice lens...


PostPosted: Sun Jan 13, 2013 9:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi everyone
Sorry! I have already forgotten an use which lens
But assurance is use M42 lens

Sunflower-1

Sunflower-2


PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello, I have been reading here for a while and learning from all of you. Here are a couple from a Super Takumar 135/3.5 I've been trying out:


Backlit Orchids by hjl, on Flickr


White Camillias by hjl, on Flickr


PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:31 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hjl wrote:
Hello, I have been reading here for a while and learning from all of you. Here are a couple from a Super Takumar 135/3.5 I've been trying out:


Backlit Orchids by hjl, on Flickr


White Camillias by hjl, on Flickr


Hello and welcome to the forum.

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 10:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I modified a Sigma YS 135mm f/2.8 lens for better bokeh. I can now adjust the spherical abberation of the lens (and probably other abberations) like with the Nikkor DC 105 and 135 lenses with their Defocus Control.

I must admit I like often the possibility to enhance the background bokeh structure:
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 2:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ZoneV wrote:
I modified a Sigma YS 135mm f/2.8 lens for better bokeh. I can now adjust the spherical abberation of the lens (and probably other abberations) like with the Nikkor DC 105 and 135 lenses with their Defocus Control.

I must admit I like often the possibility to enhance the background bokeh structure:


Awesome!


PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:42 am    Post subject: Zeiss Pancolar 50mm f:1.8 Zebra Reply with quote

Per me uno dei 50mm + bello!!!! Zeiss Pancolar 50mm f:1.8 Zebra

scatto a - f:1.8



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:44 am    Post subject: Re: Zeiss Pancolar 50mm f:1.8 Zebra Reply with quote

vintageoptic wrote:
Per me uno dei 50mm + bello!!!! Zeiss Pancolar 50mm f:1.8 Zebra

scatto a f:1.8


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Welcome!
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:52 am    Post subject: Revuenon 135mm f:2.8 Reply with quote

.... this lens M42 can also give good results! Lower-priced, but makes good!!

Revuenon 135mm f:2.8 @ f:2.8



PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 1:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

fuzzywuzzy wrote:
...Awesome!


Thank you!


PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Meyer Helioplan 105mm F4.5 for its smooth bokeh.

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 8:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My favorite lens for bokeh is my Canon FD 85mm f/1.2 SSC Aspherical.









The Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 SSC does a pretty good job wide open also:



The Tamron SP 80-200mm f/2.8 LD is also a decent performer for bokeh. This is a 100% crop:



PostPosted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Meyer Optik Primoplan 58 1.9


PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 10:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are some really great pics here! Wondering why there are only a few shots from Voigtlander 58/1.4 with it's excellent dreamy bokeh. May be it is not so popular lens in total? And where are those killing shots from Distagon 35/1.4?? That what I would call creamy-dreamy. Both are in my wish list currently Smile

As for me I simply love my Rokkor 58/1.2 for sharpness and contrast right from f/1.2 but most of all for bokeh. As with any other lens out there one should learn how to use that painting from rokkor. This lens is an incredible tool to capture your memories.

@f/1.2


PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 11:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are so many lenses, I like because of their bokeh: soft, swirly, funny...
Right now, I'm using my Voigtländer Color-Heliar 75mm F2.5 SL pretty often and I like what I get from this lens.

Klaus

Here's a shot at F2.5


PostPosted: Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The great examples here show why I don't have a favorite lens for bokeh. I like almost all forms of it, especially when it plays nice with the subject. I did get my Pentacon 135/2.8 Zebra because of its reputation for bokeh and I'm happy with it.


PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I know this thread is old, but it seems the best place to add these.

Sankyo Kohki Komura 135mm f2, Sony NEX-6, Lens Turbo II (so f/2 is more like f/1.4, f/5.6 more like f/4)


@ f/2




@ f/5.6




PostPosted: Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote


Schneider SL-Angulon 35mm F2.8 by calvin83@MFLenses, on Flickr


PostPosted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

So many great bokeh lenses and so little time - so well demonstrated by other members!

When I want the effect, I'd likely reach for:

(M43 & 35mm)

Zeiss Biotar 58/2

Vivitar S1 90/2.5 "Bokina"

Vivitar S1 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Zoom

Nikon AF DC 135/2D

Vivitar S1 200/3

Noritar 250/4.5 Preset

Olympus OM 350/2.8 ED

(MEDIUM FORMAT)

Noritar 80/2

Fujinon 100/3.5 + Auto Up lens

Zeiss 180/2.8

Have to laugh at the length of my bokeh lens list - looks like I do appreciate bokeh! Ha! Ha! Ha!

Texsport


PostPosted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 2:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f1.2 Ai-S @ f1.4. No PP. "Yixing Tea Pot".





@ f2



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PostPosted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 3:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Angenieux 135mm f3.5 @ f3.5. No PP.


PostPosted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f/1.4, the bokeh is ever so pleasing. It can focus down to 45cm, which is very close among the 57mm ~ 60mm normal lenses, closer than the Minolta 58mm/1.2's 60cm, much cheaper too.

A few dahlia flower shots taken by my wife Jenny.


_DSC0989 by Jenny Hou, on Flickr


_DSC0987 by Jenny Hou, on Flickr


_DSC0961 by Jenny Hou, on Flickr


_DSC0993 by Jenny Hou, on Flickr


PostPosted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I actually like lots of different lenses for the types of bokeh that they produce.
The Super Takumars are soft and buttery.
Here are some images from the Revuenon (Cosinon) 55mm f1.2
OH





PostPosted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote


Mamiya55/1.4_DSC06629 by Brian Zhou, on Flickr


Mamiya55/1.4_DSC06644 by Brian Zhou, on Flickr


PostPosted: Mon Nov 30, 2015 6:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Leica Elmarit R 135mm f2.8, a wonderful lens with an affordable price. Either @ f2.8 or next click, no PP.