Old Schwinn Bicycles_DSC00905_SCY-2
Zeiss 35mm f/2 Loxia
I did some comparisons of bokeh quality testing the 35mm f/2 Takumar, the Nikon 35mm f/2 AIS, and this 35mm Loxia. The Loxia came in first followed by the Nikon. Basically I was looking for smoothness of transitions or creaminess for lack of a better word. In fairness to the Nikon I have shot a lot with it and have found the images to be quite nice in practice. Same with the Nikon 35mm f/2 AF-D. The test was done in only one setting but with a variety of objects in the background. Nothing scientific, purely subjective. The other nice feature of the Loxia is that it provides the EXIF data to the camera which I always appreciate as I am not inclined to take notes after every frame. On the other hand it's five times more expensive!
Old Schwinn Bicycles_DSC00905_SCY-2
Zeiss 35mm f/2 Loxia
I did some comparisons of bokeh quality testing the 35mm f/2 Takumar, the Nikon 35mm f/2 AIS, and this 35mm Loxia. The Loxia came in first followed by the Nikon. Basically I was looking for smoothness of transitions or creaminess for lack of a better word. In fairness to the Nikon I have shot a lot with it and have found the images to be quite nice in practice. Same with the Nikon 35mm f/2 AF-D. The test was done in only one setting but with a variety of objects in the background. Nothing scientific, purely subjective. The other nice feature of the Loxia is that it provides the EXIF data to the camera which I always appreciate as I am not inclined to take notes after every frame. On the other hand it's five times more expensive!