Re: [Leica] Leica-like medium format lenses?

[Roger <contaxaholic@yahoo.com>]

Jeff,

      Can you post any of the pix taken with the Fuji?
I've been kind of curious as to what kind of pictures
it can take. Seems like a definite candidate for
point-n-shoot, vacations, and backup for weddings.

- --- Jeff S <4season@boulder.net> wrote:
> I recently ran a roll of my usual film through the
> Fuji GA645zi pro
> point 'n shoot, and deliberately shot at close
> range, with a large
> aperture and busy background. Unfortunately, the
> data imprinting was
> turned off, but I'd guesstimate 75mm focal length,
> wide open, 1/30th sec
> handheld with the main subject about 2 M away. Not
> bad at all! Very
> attractive bokeh in this particular instance, in a
> really handy
> package-I think I have found my new MF outfit.
> 
> Funny, but I haven't got much Hasselblad stuff shot
> at larger apertures.
> The T* 38mm Biogon is a great lens, but it was a bit
> much for me to
> carry about on a daily basis and I found I used the
> 15mm Heliar (itself
> a "can't go wrong" lens) more often. If there's one
> Hasselblad deal that
> I wish I had grabbed, it was for a near-mint A12,
> 2000FC and 110/2 F,
> all for under $1K--that is a very interesting lens
> indeed.
> 
> Jeff Segawa
> NO ARCHIVE
> 
> Andrew Moore wrote:
> > 
> > I was talking with a friend about MF systems
> (particularly Hassy) and
> > a question came up about 35 mm vs. medium format,
> and comparing some
> > lenses.
> > 
> > Do any medium format lenses (particularly Hassy CB
> or CF) have
> > reputations for having "the best" (dangerous term)
> sharpness, contrast,
> > and particularly bokeh?  Are there any lenses that
> fall into a "can't
> > go wrong" category, or that stand out from others
> in the lineup for any
> > particular reason?
> > 
> > NO ARCHIVE


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