----- Original Message ----- From: "Alan Chan" Subject: RE: 31/77 Harsh?
> Perhaps I should clarify. By "soft" I did not mean less sharp, but the > "milky" appearance. I don't know the proper way/word to describe it though. > :-( I think the 77 has very strong micro contrast, for lack of a better term. It seems to see very fine differences in tone, which is what minor skin blemishes are. Interestingly, on the istD, the 77 is just fine as a portait lens. I suspect that the local contrast properties of the lens is lost on the lower bit depth available from the digital camera. William Robb
