I have been searching unsuccessfully for information concerning the bokeh of 3 lenses: Tokina AT-X 828 Pro 80-200mm f2.8, Sigma 70-200mm f2.8 EX, and the Minolta 80-200mm f2.8 APO G. For an explanation of bokeh you can check out:

http://www.engr.uvic.ca/~vhchan/bokeh.html

http://www.princeton.edu/~law/lenses.html

If you own one of these lenses I would appreciate your comments concerning the bokeh of your lens or if you have a reference to where I might find something I would appreciate it. By the way, I have already seen the Popular Photography reviews of the Tokina and Sigma lens, but they do not mention bokeh. Thanks.

-- Henry Richardson (henry_richardson@hotmail.com), January 21, 1999

Answers

I have NOT used or seen pictures from the Minolta, but I do know that Minolta is just about the only company currently paying attention to bokeh in their lens designs, so if I had to take a chance without knowing for sure, I'd vote for Minolta.

-- Mark Hubbard (hubbard@humboldt1.com), February 16, 1999.