[Leica] 35/2 ASPH and pre-ASPH BOKEH

[Ben Eden <beneden@mac.com>]

Hi All,

I was wandering if anyone did compare the 35/2 ASPH with the pre-ASPH
version back to back for bokeh. I had both lenses for a short while and
regret not having done a systematic test - the few snaps that I was able to
take just proved that the ASPH has noticeably better resolution and field
flatness at f2 - no real news. Erwin says that these two have "similar"
bokeh. I'd appreciate any comments as I would like to have the ASPH's
resolution without losing my 35/2 fantastic bokeh that almost works as a
"depth of field extender", out-of-focus areas are both more recogniseable
and beautiful than for instance the 35/1,4 ASPH which I disqualify for this
very reason.

Thanks and cheers,

Ben Eden