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Do you need the "best" lens

Started Apr 9, 2022 | Discussions thread
Joachim Gerstl
Joachim Gerstl Veteran Member • Posts: 9,169
Re: An f2 is fast
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rsn wrote:

Everyone will acknowledge an f1.8 is a fast lens, may not be the fastest but "fast enough." Well, f2 is one third of a stop slower than f1.8. And the bokeh of an f2 lens is actually quite decent depending on the build quality. Here is a shot with the Fuji f2 for bokeh (not my photo):

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRst6A0zVwCI4mYWgaHXIm6MmnDsT5L9sft1Q&usqp=CAU

Here is an image (not mine) of photo taken with the 35mm f2 in low light, beautiful shot, wish it were mine:

https://3.img-dpreview.com/files/p/TS560x560~forums/63474839/a110609c4d804477b6b420cbb08e2400

Now in my full frame Canon gear, I have a Sigma 50 f1.4 that renders wonderful bokeh and the Canon 85mm f1.8 for those who can't or don't want to afford the f1.4 version. The 85 f1.8 also provides great bokeh.

I think you confuse Bokeh with the amount of blur. Those are two different things.

Here is a low light from the Fuji 14mm f2.8:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ox-BswdOtj4/UQ60aYzWI-I/AAAAAAAABEs/I_eHpFAirFE/s1600/XE1_BC13_01652.jpg

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