Understanding Bokeh

What is bokeh?

• The amount of blur in a photograph

• The quality of out-of-focus parts of an image rendered by a camera lens

• The sharpness of the subject in focus

• The blur itself in the foreground or background of a subject

What determines the quality of bokeh in a photograph?

Which type of lenses typically produce better bokeh?

• Consumer zoom lenses

• Prime lenses with small maximum apertures

• Wide-angle lenses

• Telephoto lenses with large maximum apertures

What is considered good bokeh?

• Blur with soft and creamy background

• Blur with colorful and vibrant reflections

• Blur with sharp edges and distinct shapes

• Blur with a lot of detail and texture

What affects the shape of bokeh circles?

• The type of camera used

• The distance between the subject and the camera

• The aperture setting of the lens

• The focal length of the lens / lens diaphragm

How can you achieve good bokeh with a lens that has straight aperture blades?

• Use a smaller aperture to create sharper bokeh circles

• Increase the distance between the subject and the background

• Avoid shooting in low light conditions

• Shoot wide open at the lens's maximum aperture

Which lens is known for producing exceptional bokeh?

• Nikon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6G DX lens

• Canon 85mm f/1.2 II USM lens

• Sony 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 FE OSS lens

• Panasonic Lumix G9 with a 12-60mm Leica lens

What is the recommended aperture setting for capturing good bokeh?

• f/8

• f/16

• f/2.8

• f/5.6

What is the purpose of bokeh in photography?

• To capture sharp and detailed background elements

• To create a sense of depth in the photograph

• To draw attention to a specific area of the image

• To make the entire image appear blurry

Can bokeh be achieved with a smartphone camera?

• Yes, by using external lens attachments

• Yes, by using the portrait mode or adjusting the depth of field

• No, bokeh can only be achieved with professional cameras

• No, smartphones do not have the capability to create bokeh