Originally posted by rustynail925 I read this on a lot of threads but cant really get it "magic" the ltd brings. Whats the magic in it? or maybe the term 3D effect
For me the magic is in how the lens feels to use, not how it renders, though that is amazing as well. To have something so small and light but yet easy to focus and precise... it just feels like a fine piece of craft. I love the clever hood arrangement as well.
As far as the 3D effect goes, Some use this to describe what is a focal plane effect of isolating the subject from the background. And this depends on the light, subject distance and so on. It also depends on whether you focus just in front of the subject or not.
To be honest I do not get a magical 3D effect from the FA77 like I do from the FA43. I think that is because the former has a flat focal plane whereas the latter does not. I am guessing, but this seems to subtly change how the in-focus area is rendered.
I'd say the FA43 is the only lens I own with this magic. But I use the FA77 more.
Originally posted by TheTenaciousOne Between the two lenses though i was going to go with the DA70mm, just because it a whole lot cheaper (almost 1/3 of the price) and the size is too good to pass up. Also i tend to use quick shift a bit and i'd get frustrated with the 77mm not having it
Quick Shift is nice but I use MF most of the time anyway. Size I cannot complain about since with the hood the FA77 is about the same. I certainly don't need it to be any smaller.
It was that much cheaper? Odd. Let me check eBay and find a Taiwanese seller or something.
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SHUEIDO has these prices:
DA 70mm = $509
FA 77mm = $796
OK, this thread has gone on long enough without a picture.
Thursday over the shoulder