Comparing E lens FL/DOF (10 pics)

Given some recent discussions regarding the Sigma 30mm versus PZ1650 and E35, I decided to put up some recent pics that highlight the different lens behavior as illustration.

I like the Sigma 30mm lens, a lot, for edge to edge sharpness, but not for shallow DOF shots.

First, just a reference shot.



E35 at f/6.3

This shot could have been taken with the Sigma, the PZ1650 or the E35 (as is the case), or any other lens - at f/6.3, everything is in focus:

Then, this next shot is with the PZ1650, and this is the type of shot that the Sigma does well at:

PZ1650 at f/5.6

But from here on, it gets more interesting. First a subtle look at bokeh between f/4.0 and f/2.2. Subtle, but very visible (yes, background is also going backwards).

E35 at f/2.2



E35 at f/4.0

Now, moving the E35 strengths:



E35 at f/2.2



E35 at f/2.0



E35 at f/1.8

For comparison sake, here is a typical E50 shot:



E50 at f/1.8

As well as typical E24 shots:

E24 at f/4.5

E24 at f/4

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Cheers,
Henry