800PF backlighting bokeh example

[kanonka]

For those still on the fence thinking of buying Nikon 800PF, but concerned about reports of backlighting bokeh, here what it can do:

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[ButlerKid]

Yes, this looks like typical spheres sometimes present in PF lenses.....................

 

[ajrmd]

Whether one obtains a sphere, donut, or coffee bean bokeh is dependent on the light, angle, and other variables. In most circumstances the lens performs well and the specular bokeh is fine.

 

[Calson]

I have had moire showing in the background with non-PF lenses and it is more of an image killer than what was shown. Backlit subjects have their place for some critters but not as a general approach where side or frontal lighting works better.