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Cheap fixed focal length lens for Pany GM1? Goal: low light capable portraits w/ creamy bokeh

Started Sep 18, 2015 | Discussions thread
Eric Nepean
Eric Nepean Veteran Member • Posts: 6,209
Re: Cheap fixed focal length lens for Pany GM1? Goal: low light capable portraits w/ creamy bokeh

The size of the blur from a single point directly tracks the diameter of the front lens element.

An old FD50mm F1.4 will be good (36mm dia) but an 85mmF1.8 (47mm) or 100mmF2 (50mm dia) will give bigger creamier blur.

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