That's not entirely true, you can believe what you read on this list. Just
keep in mind that it's often opinion not fact. The SMCP-M 85 f2.0 is small
light a very good to excellent portrait lens and still sharper than much of
it's companion.
(By the way, point one and two are fact, point three
Mark wrote:
>> It appears that the FA85/1.4 has less contrast than several of the
>> other lens. It is really noticeable in the Boston Skyline. Is that
>> you opinion also, or my imagination or maybe due to some other
>> reason.
Fred replied:
>I would say that you are correct, Mark. As much as I
> It appears that the FA85/1.4 has less contrast than several of the
> other lens. It is really noticeable in the Boston Skyline. Is that
> you opinion also, or my imagination or maybe due to some other
> reason.
I would say that you are correct, Mark. As much as I like the FA*
85/1.4, as an unus
> If anyone knows of more 85 and 77 photographs online I would like
> to see them.
I have some at http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/85compar/ . These
are of 85mm lenses only. (I don't own the FA 77/1.8 Ltd, and don't
plan on trying one any time soon, since 85mm is about as short a
focal length as
Thanks for the input. Bruce your portraits are a very compelling reason to
buy the 85/1.4. William you had a nice portrait with a 77 in the PUG. If
anyone knows of more 85 and 77 photographs online I would like to see them.
http://www3.telus.net/wlachan/FA77-1.jpg
http://www3.telus.net/wlachan
Thanks for the input. Bruce your portraits are a very compelling reason to buy the
85/1.4. William you had a nice portrait with a 77 in the PUG. If anyone knows of
more 85 and 77 photographs online I would like to see them.
On 22/9/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
> I have had to get (shame!) a 50mm for the istD because I
>cant use the 77 for portraits on it because I cant back up far enough.
You need a longer rubber band, Rob.
Cheers,
Cotty
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Subject: Re: 77/1.8 or 85/1.4
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Stringer"
Subject: 77/1.8 or 85/1.4
> If you have used these lens, which is your favorite and why. I am going
to purchase one of these in the next fourteen days. The use is candid
portraits in existing
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Stringer"
Subject: 77/1.8 or 85/1.4
> If you have used these lens, which is your favorite and why. I am going
to purchase one of these in the next fourteen days. The use is candid
portraits in existing light using black & white film
- Original Message -
From: "Mark Stringer"
Subject: 77/1.8 or 85/1.4
> If you have used these lens, which is your favorite and why. I am going
to purchase one of these in the next fourteen days. The use is candid
portraits in existing light using black & white film.
If you have used these lens, which is your favorite and why. I am going to
purchase one of these in the next fourteen days. The use is candid
portraits in existing light using black & white film.
I like the 77 more simply because overall it is a sharper and higher
contrast lens. It also balance
If you have used these lens, which is your favorite and why. I am going to purchase
one of these in the next fourteen days. The use is candid portraits in existing light
using black & white film.
Thanks!
Mark Stringer
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