This crop vs. focal distance issue was so much debated on this forum.
Yet there are people who still believe the crop factor equals a longer
focal distance lens.
I agree with you Robert but others don't ;)
Cheers,
Septimiu
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> >> [...]
> >>
> > 50mm/1.4D is a very good lens; Given current digital cameras have a
> > factor of 1.6, this turns to the 35mm equivalent of 85mm or so
> > (still at
> > 1.4). It is also very affordable.
> >
> Agreed. It is a FINE lens. It is a bit short for political events
> and news but it is a great lens.
>
> Since it is SO FAST, I am willing to put up with it being a bit
> short. The NOCT is even better, in many ways.
>
> UM, it isn't an 85 on a digital camera. It is still a 50. It is
> just cropped. I REALLY like 80 or 85 MM for portets or for
> political events using ANY body, 35 MM, D3 or Hasselblad. It is a
> matter of perspective. If you think a 50 MM lens for a 35 MM camera
> LOOKS like a 85 MM lens, you need to find another hobby. Another
> PROFESSION? HA!
>
> [...]
> >
> > Robert
>
>
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