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Alexander DeVoe
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So this is for anyone who has converted from 35mm to MFD.
When making the switch to a MF system, do you often find yourself missing the fast (f/1.2 - f/2.0) lenses of 35mm? Do you find yourself shooting less in available light?
I recognize the big difference in high ISO performance between 35mm world and MFD, but I rarely shoot high ISO anyway. I don't think the ISO issue would bother me. But thinking about it, I am noticing that I might be avoiding shooting at those high ISO's by shooting at extremely fast apertures (with my 35mm gear). On average my lens line up would be losing at least a full stop (sometimes 2 or more) in speed assuming a switch to MFD... not to mention the faster shutter speeds needed due to higher resolution.
What do you pros and non-pros alike find yourselves doing? Do you miss those super fast lenses?
Also, how are MFD lenses wide open? Coming from 35mm I know that most lenses are a bit soft WO, but how about MF? I know this can't be generalized, but what about the more common lenses from Hasse and Phase/Schneider?
Thanks
-Alex
When making the switch to a MF system, do you often find yourself missing the fast (f/1.2 - f/2.0) lenses of 35mm? Do you find yourself shooting less in available light?
I recognize the big difference in high ISO performance between 35mm world and MFD, but I rarely shoot high ISO anyway. I don't think the ISO issue would bother me. But thinking about it, I am noticing that I might be avoiding shooting at those high ISO's by shooting at extremely fast apertures (with my 35mm gear). On average my lens line up would be losing at least a full stop (sometimes 2 or more) in speed assuming a switch to MFD... not to mention the faster shutter speeds needed due to higher resolution.
What do you pros and non-pros alike find yourselves doing? Do you miss those super fast lenses?
Also, how are MFD lenses wide open? Coming from 35mm I know that most lenses are a bit soft WO, but how about MF? I know this can't be generalized, but what about the more common lenses from Hasse and Phase/Schneider?
Thanks
-Alex