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Best Bokeh

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Posted by Bruce King on July 16, 2016 at 7:27 PM
looking at lenses with the best Bokeh but also has to be an all around awesome lens. I really like the Zeiss Milvus 85mm 1.4 but at $1800 that wouldn't happen right away and it's at the very highest end of my price range. Another consideration is that with my D7000 I would be effectively shooting at about 127mm with the cropped sensor and that's longer than I want or need for my intended use. I have the great Nikon 35mm 1.8 and it's an awesome little lens and for $275 maybe the best value out there period but the bokeh is not that good, at least to my eye. I Like smooth and creamy. Will use for floral and portraits. Any suggestions?
Posted by Jim Erhardt on July 17, 2016 at 5:58 AM
I think a longer focal length would be the best bet.  I'm using the Canon 135/2L and the Bokeh is magnificent.  My understanding is that the more blades in the aperture, the better.

I hope this helps!
Posted by Bruce King on July 20, 2016 at 3:31 PM
thanks Jim. So are you saying that the Zeiss may have better bokeh on a cropped sensor than full frame since
the effective focal length would be 127mm rather than the 85mm at full frame?