fsiagian, thanks for the comment/opinion! Oddly enough, I like the color one better as well. I usually like B&W better but for once the color is what I'd choose
cputeq wrote:
Well it depends on one's definition of "too much" DOF Granted roughly two effective stops of DOF tends to lessen the bokeh effects, but I think I'm finally starting to shy away from just "blasting" the background away all the time like I do with FF, so it doesn't affect me too much. I do get your point, though.
If I start to get the need for selective focusing and/or softer backgrounds, I'll probably pick up a cheap FD 55/1.2 for portraits and a Voigt 35 for general stuff
I like the DOF capabilities with a FF and a 24-70, but I'll be damned if I like the weight and bulk required in getting them! ...Show more →
I'd also say that if you need a really thin DOF, even a f:2.8 on FF is not enough, so in a FF bag you will find fast primes beside the zooms, and the weight grows up even more...
ultrapix wrote:
I'd also say that if you need a really thin DOF, even a f:2.8 on FF is not enough, so in a FF bag you will find fast primes beside the zooms, and the weight grows up even more...
Fast primes like the 17/1.8, 25/1.4, 45/1.8 are extremely small and light, unlike its DSLR equivalent, so it's not so bad. Besides, for any given shoot you should take the lenses that does the job best.
bobbytan wrote:
Fast primes like the 17/1.8, 25/1.4, 45/1.8 are extremely small and light, unlike its DSLR equivalent, so it's not so bad. Besides, for any given shoot you should take the lenses that does the job best.
Indeed, this is the reason why use more and more my M43 outfit: you can bring many lenses in a small and light bag. My only complaint is the dual slot missing, that inhibits me using it in professional services
ultrapix wrote:
I'd also say that if you need a really thin DOF, even a f:2.8 on FF is not enough ...
If you want really thin DOF you should not be looking at m43, period. m43 lenses between f0.95 and f1.8 can give you extremely soft backgrounds. For ultra-thin DOF you will need lenses like a 50/1.2 or 85/1.2 ... and good luck with the AF as it's often a hit-and-miss because of back-focussing and front-focussing issues. Been there and done that.
Nothing new, here; I still own 5x7, 4x5, 6x6 film cameras, beside a plethora of 35mm... I always choosed the right camera for a given job, and I will keep do so forever
Heres one from my walk last evening. OM-D with Lumix 45-200 . Purchased a Lumix 100-300 on B/S this week, will see how i do with that lens.
Harry Palmer
