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Optimum aperture of the MD Minolta 28 mm f/2 : f/8 · **2 Likes**

Another version of the previous picture taken with a Pentax K3 III + Fotodiox adapter + MD Minolta 28 mm f/2 @ f/8.

**ebahle** · 12-02-2023, 04:23 PM

Love the 28mm on crop combo, ends up being a very nice fov

**MikeNArk** · 12-02-2023, 05:04 PM

I like this shot, Richard. It's nicely composed and has good colors and detail. You do a good job manually focusing.

**RICHARD L.** · 12-03-2023, 09:32 AM

THX !

Middle apertures like f/8 help mask focusing errors, particularly with a mild wide-angle like a 28 mm. It also provides the very best edge-to-edge resolution while doing so.

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12-02-2023, 04:23 PM	#2
ebahle Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Albums Posts: 346	Love the 28mm on crop combo, ends up being a very nice fov

12-02-2023, 05:04 PM	#3
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 13,359	I like this shot, Richard. It's nicely composed and has good colors and detail. You do a good job manually focusing.

12-03-2023, 09:32 AM	#4
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,307 Original Poster	THX ! Middle apertures like f/8 help mask focusing errors, particularly with a mild wide-angle like a 28 mm. It also provides the very best edge-to-edge resolution while doing so. Regards

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