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08-05-2017, 06:54 AM
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I think it is a combined effect of the apodization element sitting further away from the image plane, and the Sony one being stronger and more gradual, the 2nd diffracting more light and the 1st spreading the diffracted light more.
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@Wim - Regarding the "graduated aperture" - is that even possible ?
Diffraction does only occur at the edge of materials that have a different refraction index, doesn't it ?
I have a hard time to believe that the APD element has a variable refraction index.
THAT BEING SAID - when looking at the bokeh highlights - the effect is only extreme (and I mean really extreme) at f/2.8. It is already massively reduced 1/3 stops down. That could indicate that the APD element does indeed consist of two different segments - with the outer ring having a very different refraction index.
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08-05-2017, 08:10 PM
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Quote:@Wim - Regarding the "graduated aperture" - is that even possible ?
Diffraction does only occur at the edge of materials that have a different refraction index, doesn't it ?
I have a hard time to believe that the APD element has a variable refraction index.
THAT BEING SAID - when looking at the bokeh highlights - the effect is only extreme (and I mean really extreme) at f/2.8. It is already massively reduced 1/3 stops down. That could indicate that the APD element does indeed consist of two different segments - with the outer ring having a very different refraction index.
Who knows ....
I need to look at the formulas for a while, as it does sound in a way like a graduated aperture indeed.
In principle diffraction is based on slit-like aperture transitions, IOW, a sharp edge going straight from light to dark. I do not know whether there is an element involved that may affect diffraction when there is not a sharp transition, but a graduated one. It could well be; I've never looked into this type of behaviour in any detail.
In addition, I do not know how the APD element(s) are implemented, whether they still work at F/11, or whether it is a single fixed element of which more and more of the APD effect gets excluded by the actual diaphragm when stopping down.
Kind regards, Wim
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