My Bokeh Term Definitions
Here's the terms I use for describing various Bokeh
"looks". As a note, your
interpretation of the Bokeh may differ from mine.
Bokeh characteristics
from a single lens can look very different depending on many variables and may
show more than one of these qualities
depending on those variables.
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Mysterious Bokeh - will have 2 or more Bokeh
types in the same image or may be a look I haven't found a
name for as of yet.
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Painterly Bokeh - refers to any Bokeh that looks like it
may have been hand painted. I use this term loosely.
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz TRIOPLAN 100mm f/2.8 Lens
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Dreamy Bokeh - fog, haze and smoke like Bokeh. Check out the
2nd image of the Lamborghini images on this page to see Dreamy Bokeh;
Nikkor DC-Nikkor 135mm f/2.0D
Lens
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Buttery Bokeh - just melts away with no detection.
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Creamy Bokeh - melts away but is more noticeable
than Buttery Bokeh.
Soligor 135mm f/2.8 Pre-set Lens
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Jellyfish, Bubbly, Donut or UFO Bokeh
- the outer ring of out-of-focus highlights becomes brighter. The chain
link fence image on this page is a nice example
Kilfitt Zoomar 90mm f/2.8 Macro-Kilar
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Wavy Bokeh - is most noticeable on a concave/negative or
convex/positive field lens, as opposed to a flat field lens. It may also have any of the
other Bokeh type characteristics. The last image on this page
shows a great example of Wavy Bokeh;
Enna Werk Munchen SUPER-LITHAGON 35mm f/2.5 Pre-set Lens
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Bubbly Bokeh - looks like bubbles (as the name implies)
Similar to UFO Bokeh but less noticeable outer ring on highlights. The
bottom image here shows Bubbly Bokeh.
Meyer-Optik Gorlitz DOMIPLAN 50mm f/2.8 Lens
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Swirly Bokeh - is quite common if your using wide
angle lenses or a lens who's image circle does not cover your cameras sensor. It
has a lot to do with distortion but when controlled can look great.
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Jittery Bokeh - is very noticeable but may be used for
effect.
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Down-Right-Irritating Bokeh DRI - The Bokeh only a mother could
love... or a bokeh enthusiast. You decide this one. It's a personal taste issue.
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