Originally posted by acoufap Should I say that in many cases I feel star bursts are distractions especially when they come in crowds!? Mostly cutting. I had the opportunity to buy SMC DA15 or HD DA15 when the HD version hit the market. I decided to go with the HD version. For me star bursts have nothing to with quality. Some like it, others not - taste decides - and of course it’s a unique attribute therefore useful for marketing purposes.
I too bought the HD version, too many SMC 15 users trouncing the HD version but I don't want that SMC star burst in every photo, it's too in yer face all the time. You have more control with the starbursts on the HD version and I think they look nice anyway. I wasn't going to give up the HD coating either and choose an older technology.
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Originally posted by SteveinSLC Relative to Leica pricing and size of cameras, it will be interesting to see the market and reviewer reaction to the new Panasonic FF mirrorless camera, the S1R.
It's bigger and heavier than the K-1, and double the price. Even more than a D850. Not quite Leica prices, but very premium.
An interesting gamble on Panasonic's part.
Why are all these TV, Video and hi-fi makers starting to make cameras? The only Sony I have is a 24 year old FM Tuner, I can't get it out my head this is what they do...
But I spose Lamborghini used to make tractors.
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Originally posted by wkraus Where did you find the information that the FA35 was designed for ISO 800 film?
Not the lens, OK maybe some film like Velvia gets up to 16-18MP.
I was basically asking can the good legacy lenses like FA35 (ok a modern legacy) resolve 36MP, or was it designed just to outresolve the best film. Is it good enough for a K1 say using pixel shift?
I have an F* 300 f4.5 and it definitely outresolved a 16MP K-30.
It's maybe difficult or silly to try and compare, I don't want to get off topic.