Robert Meyers wrote:
Hey all, I was just wondering if anyone had tried various focusing screens in their EOS 3 or other with removable screens. I just installed the screen Ec. I really like it at first glance, and will have to see how it works out over the week. Adding in a prism just seemed like something to try, as I have been bouncing around on thoughts for a new portrait lens. I seem to be going in the direction of buying a Contax 85/1.4 manual focus and adapter (maybe 5-700$ range). I just have issues with spending two grand on the canon equivalent and waiting for a slow focus from all reports. Either way though, I like to be able to fine tune a focus, so this should be just the ticket:) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------- Robert, Before you consider the $700 for an 85mm f1.4 (granted it is a good lens), consider the Canon 85mm F1.8. At about $300-350 it is an excellent lens. Typically you would not use F1.4 for portraits (unless you are a PJ, they like the soft out of focus nose and ears look) but would stop down a bit. In Studio the middle apertures of the two lenses are both very good. Sharpness (and of course the bokeh) is excellent with both and the 85mm1.8 is a very fast AF-ing lens. Need more focal length the Canon EF 100mm F2 or better still the EF 135m F2L. The 135 is about $750-900 used/new and is an exceptionally fast focusing and sharp lens. May be too sharp for female portraits. Shows far too many skin blemishes and wrinkles, you'll need a soft filter. Peter K * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
