I'm jumping in without knowledge of preceeding messages on this thread so forgive me if I'm repeating somone else's words.
I have this lens, even if I didn't use it (as the rest of my photo gear) for a long time. My guess is that the simplicity of the lens design, including only 5 optical elements vs. 7 or 8 in other 85 mm (non soft) Pentax lenses and a low number of diaphragm blades, could have an effect on the bokeh. Ciao, Flavio -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2007 2:50 AM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: RE: More 85mm f2.0 smc-M bokeh - the photo Ok, but I think the quality or lack thereof is independent of performance optimization at any paricular focussing distance, and since this is a "portrait" type lens, it probably is focus optimized at a closer distance than inifinity. My hunch is they sacrificed the bokeh quality to make it physically a VERY small optical/mechanical design. jco ... -------------------------------------------------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE This message and its attachments are addressed solely to the persons above and may contain confidential information. If you have received the message in error, be informed that any use of the content hereof is prohibited. Please return it immediately to the sender and delete the message. Should you have any questions, please contact us by replying to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you www.telecomitalia.it -------------------------------------------------------------------- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
