----- Original Message ----- From: "John M. Lovda" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 3:59 AM Subject: EOS EF 16-35/2.8 L Edge Resolution
> I've noticed that all the ad copy for the new 16-35 L zoom talks about its > use with digital cameras. Because of the 1.6x (D30 and D60) or 1.3x > (EOS-1D) focal length multipliers, this would mean that the far right 15-20% > or so of the lens' MTF chart is irrelovent. It could be crap in this area > and not show up on a digital image. > > How many people out there own one of these lenses and use it with 35mm film? > Any comments on edge performance? Although 2mm change is a lot at 16mm, I > am considering selling my 14/2.8 and 20-35/2.8 to get one of these, if only > to save weight when traveling on vacations. Hi John, I've been using this lens for 4 months, shooting a variety of subjects. I posted a brief comparison with the 17-35, try a search. Forget the marketing, this lens is excellent with film cameras. In terms of resolution, colour, contrast and resistance to flare, it is better than my 14, most noticeably wide open in the corners. The zoom has a little more barrel distortion at the wide end and slightly more vignetting at f/2.8. A big plus with the zoom is that it will accept front mounted filters as well as rear gels. Combining, say, a grad in front and an LB in the rear minimises any deterioration. So I'd say go for it, although you're right about that 2mm. You may decide to keep your 14, as it's used value seems to have diminished in the UK, probably due to the introduction of the 16-35! HTH, Regards, Craig Z * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
