Older lenses compared to new ones

res3567 · 04-12-2009, 11:24 PM

Originally posted by OregonJim

A few others that have been used in this thread:

CA - Chromatic Abberation

PF - Purple Fringing

FL - Focal Length

SR - Shake Reduction

Thanks OregonJim

I did not know what PF stood for. I am getting the hang of these internet abrieviations however.

Mike Cash · 04-13-2009, 01:31 AM

Originally posted by res3567

Thanks Marc.

Part of me feels dumb. I should have picked up on TC, I knew what FL was instantly.

I had no idea however what IMHO ment.

In addition to its regular meaning, in photography "MF" has two other uses: "manual focus" or "medium format". Context will usually make it apparent which is meant.

OregonJim · 04-13-2009, 11:01 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

In addition to its regular meaning, in photography "MF" has two other uses: "manual focus" or "medium format". Context will usually make it apparent which is meant.

"Honey, I need MF! PLEASE?"

In my case, "MF" usually means "More Funds" for LBA...

Marc Sabatella · 04-13-2009, 06:21 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

In addition to its regular meaning, in photography "MF" has two other uses: "manual focus" or "medium format". Context will usually make it apparent which is meant.

It's "regular meaning"? Um, "mezzo forte"?

res3567 · 04-13-2009, 11:34 PM

Originally posted by OregonJim

"Honey, I need MF! PLEASE?"

In my case, "MF" usually means "More Funds" for LBA...

I know what you mean.

Look! I got the hang of them abriev's! Ha!

Mike Cash · 04-14-2009, 07:07 AM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

It's "regular meaning"? Um, "mezzo forte"?

"Massey-Ferguson"

Marc Sabatella · 04-14-2009, 08:06 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

"Massey-Ferguson"

I had to look that up to see what it was. Name sounded vaguely familiar once you mentioned it; I was thinking maybe a brand of motorcycle. I guess I was in the right ballpark at least.

Interesting how one's experiences shape one's concept of what "usual" is, though. In my worlds, the "usual" meaning of MF is mezzo forte (medium strong). The secondary meaning that would be familiar to other jazz fans is Maynard Ferguson.

**Canada_Rockies** · 04-14-2009, 08:41 AM

Originally posted by Marc Sabatella

<snip>
Interesting how one's experiences shape one's concept of what "usual" is, though. In my worlds, the "usual" meaning of MF is mezzo forte (medium strong). The secondary meaning that would be familiar to other jazz fans is Maynard Ferguson.

Fellow musician, how about these:
PP very soft / post processing
MF medium volume / manual focus / medium format
F a word used right after dropping a DA* lens into the swamp
FF fortissimo (very loud) / full frame / words used when the lens was on the K10D

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04-12-2009, 11:24 PM	#31
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Originally posted by OregonJim A few others that have been used in this thread: CA - Chromatic Abberation PF - Purple Fringing FL - Focal Length SR - Shake Reduction Thanks OregonJim I did not know what PF stood for. I am getting the hang of these internet abrieviations however.

04-13-2009, 01:31 AM	#32
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by res3567 Thanks Marc. Part of me feels dumb. I should have picked up on TC, I knew what FL was instantly. I had no idea however what IMHO ment. In addition to its regular meaning, in photography "MF" has two other uses: "manual focus" or "medium format". Context will usually make it apparent which is meant.

04-13-2009, 11:01 AM	#33
OregonJim Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 1,327	Originally posted by Mike Cash In addition to its regular meaning, in photography "MF" has two other uses: "manual focus" or "medium format". Context will usually make it apparent which is meant. "Honey, I need MF! PLEASE?" In my case, "MF" usually means "More Funds" for LBA...

04-13-2009, 06:21 PM	#34
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by Mike Cash In addition to its regular meaning, in photography "MF" has two other uses: "manual focus" or "medium format". Context will usually make it apparent which is meant. It's "regular meaning"? Um, "mezzo forte"?

04-13-2009, 11:34 PM	#35
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Originally posted by OregonJim "Honey, I need MF! PLEASE?" In my case, "MF" usually means "More Funds" for LBA... I know what you mean. Look! I got the hang of them abriev's! Ha!

04-14-2009, 07:07 AM	#36
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella It's "regular meaning"? Um, "mezzo forte"? "Massey-Ferguson"

04-14-2009, 08:06 AM	#37
Marc Sabatella Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,685	Originally posted by Mike Cash "Massey-Ferguson" I had to look that up to see what it was. Name sounded vaguely familiar once you mentioned it; I was thinking maybe a brand of motorcycle. I guess I was in the right ballpark at least. Interesting how one's experiences shape one's concept of what "usual" is, though. In my worlds, the "usual" meaning of MF is mezzo forte (medium strong). The secondary meaning that would be familiar to other jazz fans is Maynard Ferguson.

04-14-2009, 08:41 AM	#38
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Marc Sabatella <snip> Interesting how one's experiences shape one's concept of what "usual" is, though. In my worlds, the "usual" meaning of MF is mezzo forte (medium strong). The secondary meaning that would be familiar to other jazz fans is Maynard Ferguson. Fellow musician, how about these: PP very soft / post processing MF medium volume / manual focus / medium format F a word used right after dropping a DA* lens into the swamp FF fortissimo (very loud) / full frame / words used when the lens was on the K10D