Mark wrote: >> It appears that the FA85/1.4 has less contrast than several of the >> other lens. It is really noticeable in the Boston Skyline. Is that >> you opinion also, or my imagination or maybe due to some other >> reason.
Fred replied: >I would say that you are correct, Mark. As much as I like the FA* >85/1.4, as an unusual and useful portrait lens, it would not be my >personal choice for all-around 85mm shooting. (Maybe that's why ~I~ >have the A* 85/1.4 and my wife has the FA* 85/1,4 - <heh-heh>.) Fred, didn't you do your 85mm shootout without lens hoods? I took my clue from the Pentax designers who thoughtfully included a massive hood with the FA* 85/1.4, and I doubt that I've ever used the lens without a hood--it's clear that loss of contrast would be a problem. In my experience, with the hood in place that is NOT a problem. Brian
