Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/28

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Subject: [Leica] Better bokeh?
From: steve.barbour at gmail.com (Steve Barbour)
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:01:26 -0700
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On Sep 28, 2009, at 12:59 PM, Don Dory wrote:

> The difference between all the Summicrons is very small.  The best  
> bokeh will come from the Summilux.  The usual rules apply, use the  
> largest aperture you can and extend the near/far relationship as  
> best you can.
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> As to best value, pick up a single cam Summicron and you might get a  
> body for free.  Any of the R fifties are outstanding so go for the  
> cleanest/cheapest one that comes your way.
>
> -- Sent from my Palm Pr?



hi Don...


how do you like the Pre...?

have you used the iphone, how does it compare?


curious...


Steve





> grduprey at mchsi.com wrote:
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> James,
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> Bokeh and Macro just don't mix, Period.  At macro ranges, bokeh just  
> does not exist.  We are talking 1 inch MAXIMUM dof.  For normal and  
> macro shooting, I use the 60/2.8R Macro Elmarit lens and it works  
> just fine.
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> Cheers,
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> Gene  -------------- Original message from James Laird  
> &lt;digiratidoc at gmail.com>: --------------
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>> Which R lens in the 'standard' range (50-60mm) has the best bokeh?
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>> I've found an interest in the macro world and shoot a lot with my old
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>> trusty Canon 50 1.8 with a Kenko 12mm extension tube resulting in
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>> I'm interested in trying out an R lens due to Leicas legendary bokeh.
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>> Which one is the 'best', if there is such a thing?
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Replies: Reply from steve.barbour at gmail.com (Steve Barbour) ([Leica] Better bokeh?)
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