Re: 43/1.9 lens

2003-02-14 Thread Mark Roberts
Alexander, I think this is about the best summary of the characteristics of the 43mm Limited that I've read. alexanderkrohe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >The 43mm ltd. lens is not "poor" wide open compared to >other standard lenses. It is not as good wide open as >it is stopped down (as any fast s

Re:43/1.9 lens

2003-02-13 Thread alexanderkrohe
The 43mm ltd. lens is not "poor" wide open compared to other standard lenses. It is not as good wide open as it is stopped down (as any fast standard lens). At f4 and smaller openings the ltd. is absolutely amazing. It's major strengths are detail (make big enlargements!), intense color reproductio

Re: Re:43/1.9 lens

2003-02-13 Thread Pål Jensen
Bill wrote: > Ever since this lens came out I have been reading reviews that claim it is > the greatest, others claim is is poor at wide aperatures but great at f8, a > few claim it isn't as good as the FA 50's. Not that good wide open with some light fall-off. Fantastic from F:4 to F:8 with a

Re: 43/1.9 lens

2003-02-13 Thread Mark Roberts
"Bill Lawlor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Ever since this lens came out I have been reading reviews that claim it is >the greatest, others claim is is poor at wide aperatures but great at f8, a >few claim it isn't as good as the FA 50's. > >What's your experience? I certainly wouldn't say it's "p