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<blockquote data-quote="Eye-level" data-source="post: 42883" data-attributes="member: 6548"><p>You need a relatively fast lens, open it wide or stop it down a step or two, and put some distance between your subject and the background then make the picture...you will likely get some type of bokeh effect. The lens you use will determine the character of the bokeh. In terms of Nikkors there are two older lenses that are legendary when it comes bokeh. First is the 105/2.5 (particulary the later gauss version) which is reknowned for it's extremely good bokeh and for being razor sharp as well. Second is the so called "cream machine" 85/1.4 ais which will blow away a background like no other. It has a massive light sucking 72mm front element and is the size of a softball. It is one of the rare exceptions in the Nikkor line in that it's modern AF equivalent cannot match the performance of the old lens. They just haven't been able to build a better one yet. You're not likely to buy either one of these lenses so you may want to look into their modern counterparts. </p><p></p><p>Most other focal lengths outside of the short telephoto range (85-135) are capable of producing bokeh but for the most part leave something to be desired. Usually they are harsh. </p><p></p><p>I am fixing to buy a D5000 and a 85 1.8 K here in a few weeks. That lens is gonna run about 300 bucks and it is also a reknowned portrait lens with decent creamy bokeh. All throughout the 60s and into the late 70s the 85/1.8 was the #1 fashion and glam lens period.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eye-level, post: 42883, member: 6548"] You need a relatively fast lens, open it wide or stop it down a step or two, and put some distance between your subject and the background then make the picture...you will likely get some type of bokeh effect. The lens you use will determine the character of the bokeh. In terms of Nikkors there are two older lenses that are legendary when it comes bokeh. First is the 105/2.5 (particulary the later gauss version) which is reknowned for it's extremely good bokeh and for being razor sharp as well. Second is the so called "cream machine" 85/1.4 ais which will blow away a background like no other. It has a massive light sucking 72mm front element and is the size of a softball. It is one of the rare exceptions in the Nikkor line in that it's modern AF equivalent cannot match the performance of the old lens. They just haven't been able to build a better one yet. You're not likely to buy either one of these lenses so you may want to look into their modern counterparts. Most other focal lengths outside of the short telephoto range (85-135) are capable of producing bokeh but for the most part leave something to be desired. Usually they are harsh. I am fixing to buy a D5000 and a 85 1.8 K here in a few weeks. That lens is gonna run about 300 bucks and it is also a reknowned portrait lens with decent creamy bokeh. All throughout the 60s and into the late 70s the 85/1.8 was the #1 fashion and glam lens period. [/QUOTE]
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