Originally posted by lbam "a lens who's focal length is roughly equivalent to the diagonal dimension of the film used..."
So for film they seem to be implying the, at the time non existent, 43mm limited is the ideal "normal" lens, and not the 50mm (for film).
Yeah, makes you wonder if that's why 43mm was chosen for the first limited?
Seems pretty coincidental.
Quote: Thanks, I'm sure the book is an interesting nostalgic read.
It would be, except nostalgia doesn't apply, really, I wasn't into photography in 1975.
For me it's just fascinating - reading this book, photography seemed much more
serious then - or at least, it was undertaken with more care, and maybe more
appreciation of photographic values. The lenses and equipment seem to be
described reverantly, but still casually, and the example photos in the book
(many in black and white) are mind-blowingly good - real art, but some casual
snapshots that are just transcendent also.
I can see why people fell in love with Pentax back in the day, reading this book.
It also makes me want to buy every Takumar ever created and a couple Spotmatics
for good measure.
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