Re: Leica M Lenses: an interesting look into the past
carstenw wrote: thrice wrote:
It is called a normal lens because of the ratio of size difference between near and far objects appears the same based on the distance from the ~50mm lens or an eye.
I don\'t quite get this description. As far as I am aware, the ratio of near and far objects is only a question of where you stand, not which lens you use.
I think both are correct. It is a matter of where you stand (to fill the frame with the same subject).
In this case, a WA will cause perspective distortion and a tele will cause compression.
Of course, if you shoot from the same position, and crop a WA shot, you will get the same perspective as a telephoto. But in practical use, I wouldn\'t shoot a portrait at 1.5 meter with a WA and crop the frame. Now could I take a group photo with a 90mm lens even if I wanted to for lack of room space.
Aug 08, 2012 at 04:47 AM
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