Hi,
Thanks for your reply. You mention that it displays a
softening effect around the _local edges_. Can you
explain what you mean by local edges? And, how does
local contrast differ from overall contrast? I'm quite
new to photography but I'm eager to learn more.
Thanks again,
Kelvin
--- Alin Flaider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Kelvin, it's excellent starting with 2.8, when
> there's no more light
> fall-off and the resolution easily allows for 30x40
> cm blow-ups.
> Wide-open it displays a softening effect around
> the local edges that
> reduces the local contrast and diminishes the
> apparent resolution, but
> it doesn't affect the overall contrast. It also
> shows excellent flare
> control even when wide open.
> In my view it does a splendid job when shooting
> stage performances
> both with low contrast lighting when it still
> resolves very well the
> details, and with harsh lights that would flare
> badly with anything
> else but smc glass.
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