Guy Mancuso
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No not at all David. Lol
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My thoughts exactly.Maybe its a change in chip design that's needed because in many ways, lenses seem to have taken a step back with the new 80MP Dalsa.I'm not sure if there ever will be something wider than the 32. And I'm not sure if it makes sense. The Color cast is already quite strong. I only would want something wider than 32 if I could have the same Image cirlce which is useable. I don't need a wider lens if i can only move 2-3mm.
In Alpa mount, the SK 72mm has an effective focal length of 74.9mm and Alpa uses a 75mm helical mount - so those extra 2mm become almost 5mm....those wee little 2 extra mm taking me that much wider.
Interesting, never even considered checking that! According to Schneider's data, the 43 is in fact a 44.9mm lens! One wonders why they didn't call it a 45, perhaps because they want more differentiation between it and the 47??? FWIW, the SK 120 is actually a 125 as well. Both those facts make me even happier about my choicesIn Alpa mount, the SK 72mm has an effective focal length of 74.9mm and Alpa uses a 75mm helical mount - so those extra 2mm become almost 5mm.
I'm with you Dave. I have been surprised at how much I use my HR23. So I am hauling around HR23, HR32, SK72, SK150.How many total lenses do you want to carry? I thought I would stick to three and ended up with four: 43,100,150, then added the 70. This is longer than most people want. But the point is I really missed the 70mm perspective, so now the 100 gets left behind half the time because I prefer to carry only three. For you, 35, 70/72, 120 seems like the cat's pajamas.
I'm not helping your addiction, am I?
Dave
Guy, Are you shooting the IQ160 or 180? I would wonder if the SK28 would be useable on the 180. I switched the SK24 and 25 to the HR glass when I had problems with the P65+.What I really want is a 28,43,72 combo. But I do like the 35 very much so I could go 35,60,100 or something. For landscape work I put a lot of mileage on my phase 55 and 110. My issue is I don't mind having a combo kit between phase and tech in most cases. But I want a independent kit of tech only. Just run out with 3 tech lenses. Trust me I know this is exactly what wall I would hit when I bought a tech cam, wanting more. LOL
Yes, I have. The 70HR renders like the 40HR and the 72SK renders more like the 43SK. I have not shot the 32 extensively, but from the few files I've seen, it appears to render like my 40 and 70. Generally speaking, I find the Rodie's a bit more clinical for lack of a better word, very clean, very sharp, and moderate contrast. By comparison, I find the SK's while also sharp, have slightly lower contrast, and overall draw a little softer and not quite so clinical. But we're talking subtleties, not grand sweeping differences. IMHO there is not a wrong choice; the real choice is more about consistency vs variations in renderings.I would be interested in knowing if someone has compared the 70 and 72 and found the 70 to render more like the HR32&23.
I have shot both and frankly they are about 15 points apart on the C1 clarity scale.Yes, I have. The 70HR renders like the 40HR and the 72SK renders more like the 43SK. I have not shot the 32 extensively, but from the few files I've seen, it appears to render like my 40 and 70. Generally speaking, I find the Rodie's a bit more clinical for lack of a better word, very clean, very sharp, and moderate contrast. By comparison, I find the SK's while also sharp, have slightly lower contrast, and overall draw a little softer and not quite so clinical. But we're talking subtleties, not grand sweeping differences. IMHO there is not a wrong choice; the real choice is more about consistency vs variations in renderings.
Hopefully I'll be able to drop in on you guys in the white mountains.The 160. I will try it next week and see how it does
Ed,...Do you have problems with flare on your 150? Is it the SK? Mine is so bad it is almost not useable in some lighting conditions. A longer exposure with cloudy skies gives me fits. I don't use it often but have almost decided I need a snoot the shoot it reliably.
Love to see you but be careful. 3 Cambo Anniversary models ready to take home there. Not sure I can resist. LOLHopefully I'll be able to drop in on you guys in the white mountains.
I was there yesterday and the color was not looking good but it is still early.
That's bad news, I saw your pic of the AE and started lusting after it right away!Love to see you but be careful. 3 Cambo Anniversary models ready to take home there. Not sure I can resist. LOL