----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Ewins" Subject: "normal" focal length of *ist-D?
> There was a discussion in the last few weeks about "standard" lenses, > which came to the conclusion that the 55mm focal length matched the > magnification of the spotmatics and K series viewfinders, while the 50mm > focal length matched the M and later series cameras. Would someone who > has bought an *ist-D care to relate what the "standard" focal length is > for it? By matching I mean that what you see in the viewfinder is the > same magnification as the outside world, so that if you keep you're left > eye open while looking thorough the viewfinder with the right it all > looks the same. Just put a 28-70 on it and change the focal length till > it looks right! I would prefer to have a fast prime to a slow wide zoom, > so I would like to know whether to look for a 28/2, 31/1.8 or 35/2. I've > got a 24/2, but it will probably be just a little too big to keep on the > camera normally. Using your criteria, a 50mm lens. I think in reality, something closer to 35mm is "standard" though. William Robb
