Thanks Gianfranco and to the others who answered this question. I glad I don't have
to become
any more 'enabled' than I have already since September. I can barely read the numbers
on my
plastic anymore<g>
Don
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gianfranco Irlanda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 7:49 AM
Subject: Re: Gianfranco's "The Jewel"
> Donald Ross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > I've made my comments to Gianfranco off-list as to what I thought of his
> image. I also queried
> > his use of a 645 lens on a 35 mm body. I didn't know they were compatable.
> My question to the
> > group is: Is there technical/creative merit for using a 645 lens on a 35 mm
> body, or do people
> > do it because 'they can'?
>
> Hi Don,
> At least I can explain why I choose that lens in that occasion.
> I do not have any other macro lens that goes to 1:1 magnification. When I
> bought my first 645 it came with the 55mm and the 120mm macro. I payed at that
> time almost the same price I would have payed for a brand new FA 100/2.8
> macro, so it seemed to me a very good deal. So, while sometimes I avoid to
> carry the 120mm in my backpack due to its weight when I do not plan to carry
> the 645 with me, its a pleasure of a lens to have and use in both the systems.
> Sometimes I feel I'd like to have a more compact macro lens to replace my
> everyday KM 100/2.8, but it's something i do not bother much about.
> Anyway, I'm planning to purchase a good 67 200/4 that I can use on both
> systems, 6x7 and 645...
>
> Gianfranco
>
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