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
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.
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
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 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 unusual
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 like the
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
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
- 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.
I have not used
- 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.
As an addendum
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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 light using black
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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