Battle of the Bokeh: Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs Canon 50mm f/1.8 II

Bokeh, for those who don't know what it means, refers to the blur or more appropriately the quality of the rendition of the out of focus elements. Everybody loves a bit of bokeh, but which lens produces nice looking bokeh? Well, we will be taking a look at various lenses, but this week we will be comparing the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D and the Canon 50mm f/1.8 II - both are very affordable 50mm lenses, but what's the bokeh like? Watch the video to find out and then cast your vote on our blog here:

http://blog.digitalrev.com/2010/07/14/battle-of-the-bokeh/


photo @0:29 by flickr user Racum
photo @0:34 by flickr user rawheadrex

Category:

Science & Technology

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• DigitalRev TV
• Digital-Rev
• Kai
• Battle of the Bokeh
• 50mm
• Canon 50mm f/1.8 II
• Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
• Test
• Vote
• Review

[DuckHouseProductions]

I find these videos mildly funny, but in every episode you seem to waste something perfectly good. Some people have to work to buy things, and seeing them destroyed is a bit depressing.

[GBCbit]

back when lok was called the cameraman instead of lok

[reignofthpro]

wouldn't the 50s on both crop sensors be more like 70mm?

[janggo20]

canon is better

[MeNyouNuss]

@homedogg93 well film and photography? xD

[homedogg93]

@MeNyouNuss depends on what your trying to shoot. all about personal reference my friend.

[Stop4MotionMakr]

Canon : )

[crazyasspusshole]

@2:45 to actually start with bokeh testing..

[o2bjedi]

Looking at the flower shot I've gotta say I prefer the Canon. The clarity of the flowers and leafs in focus are better compared with the Nikon, and that makes the bokeh look more impressive.

[NikonPhotoHawk]

Nikon f/1.8 D... better!

[runsprint123]

one of the videos the canon camera actually has a canon strap!

[CalebFilmsPresent]

although i love Nikon,

i still chose Nikon