Re: [Leica] Focal Length Perspective

[Peterson_Art@hq.navsea.navy.mil]

     Well, I don't know what you mean by "most natural perspective," Bud, 
     but it suggests that perspective which is most nearly like that of our 
     human eyesight, and I believe, for the 35mm camera format, the "most 
     natural perspective" in that sense is provided by about an 85mm focal 
     length (regardless of film type).  But of course I may be wrong (i.e., 
     mis-remembering).  And in any case, that is NOT to say that 85mm need 
     be your---or anyone's---PREFERRED focal length, which is another point 
     altogether (and, perhaps, what you really meant).
     
     Art Peterson
     
     
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Subject: [Leica] Focal Length Perspective
Author:  leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us at internet 
Date:    12/15/97 9:33 AM
     
     
I've been following the discussion about preferences among various focal 
lengths and I continue to feel that in the 35mm format using transparency 
film, a medium telephoto is the most natural perspective.
     
I've found the 28mm lens to be like all-weather tires.  Jack of all trades 
and master of none.  I spent a year photographing Western Europe where a 
wide angle lens is crucial and much preferred the perspective of  the 24mm 
to the 28mm.  I haven't had the opportunity to try the 21mm Elmarit-M.
     
Bud Cook