In photography, achieving a shallow depth of field with a soft, blurred background, commonly referred to as “bokeh,” is a highly sought-after effect. Wide-aperture lenses play a crucial role in creating this aesthetic quality. Lenses with wider apertures, denoted by lower f-numbers (such as f/2.8, f/1.8, or even f/1.4), allow more light to enter the camera, resulting in a shallower depth of field. This characteristic enables photographers to isolate their subjects from the background, emphasizing […]