Hey Bruce, wasn't that long! This to me is a big feature. Not because I can say 'that's a lot of glass' or want it for low-light, but a bright viewfinder, yes! You are so right! That's why I love to turn to my SMCP FA 50 f/1.4 it's great! However........what do you shoot at these events? First, I'll tell you mine. I'm there to drink and see if I can pick up a very hot woman/girl. Second. Obviously, I'm shooting just for fun. I trust the AF on my MZ-S, so having the f/4 is fine. I in those cases always use the centre/spot focus. Can't go wrong. I tried it. Shoot 2 cheap 24 exp rolls outside in backyard and inside. One was my best at manual focus, turning off the audible alert and trying not to look at the focus indicator (which in these cases, I find unreliable....anyone else?) Some were not sharp, one was really blurred. The other roll with AF and centre/spot every one sharp and crisp. So I trust it. (plus I where eyeglasses)
> 2) Faster lenses as you say gives you the ability to see in the > viewfinder easier. When I shoot weddings, I find frequently that > receptions are in very dim lighting. Focusing is a real issue and any > speed here helps - not shooting aperture, just viewing aperture. > However, the other big advantage of a faster lens is the ability to > have a greater range of DOF control. There are times when I like to > be able to open up to blur the background more.
