I never shoot with it at infinity. But it's great at ten feet or less. Paul Stenquist
"J. C. O'Connell" wrote: > > Dont want to start another "WAR" but the very best > Macro lenses are only fair at infinity. There > is a new generation of Macros optimized for both > closeup and infinity, but these are compromized > for closeups... Which type is the viv VS1? > JCO > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 2:05 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: VS1 90/2.5 macro - dedicated hood? > > > > > > I do use the 90/2.5 in some portrait situations, although I probably use > > the K85/1.8 more often for people portraits. But the 90/2.5 VS1 is > > usually my first choice when shooting my dogs. I like to get some really > > tight details: eyes, noses, etc, and sharpness isn't a negative when > > shooting dogs. On the other hand, I frequently use the 90/2.5 VS1 as a > > walkaround lens, particularly in urban environments. I can shoot people > > on the street, or an interesting detail of architecture. I know I will > > always be able to focus close enough for details and still get superb > > results on other shots. > > By the way, in regard to the lens hood issue, I use the screw on > > metal hood from the Super Takumar 85/1.9. > > > > Fred wrote: > > > > > > > Thanks for all the interesting material Fred. > > > > > > Glad to help, Paul. > > > > > > > I'm a big fan of this lens. > > > > > > I can understand why. > > > > > > > It's probably my most used 35mm lens, and it continues to amaze > > > > me. > > > > > > If I assume that you don't shoot macro all the time, then may I > > > assume that you use it for portraits, too? > > > > > > Fred > >
