D700 with ZEISS PLANAR F1.4 85MM Sample Photo 540255 By cyra

That is why you can not say that otus are better lenses than those non apo.. it is a different class with different character (apple and oranges). Zeiss say they didnt put cost limit on otus line, but in reality they are just made for 36mp sensors like (D800), they have high resolving power and better correction. It has different oof disc with halo, apo elements show signature in oof area - circular polishing, different blur transition... There is no perfect lens, just some attributes are better in one than in other.

I agree that the bokeh is pleasant, I do these shots mainly to enjoy the wonderful Zeiss bokeh. :-)

IMHO Planar is Stellar performer, maybe sharpness is inferior but its bokeh is more pleasant for me than bokeh of Apo-Lenses. Zeiss Otorum Bokeh remind me effect of adapting apodization filter. It has been provided by Fuji in their new version of Fujinon 56mm and it's a little psychological effect, when You blur the background more the first plane is judged to be more sharp in opposite.
Bokeh of (no-Apo) Planar is most favorite for me :)