Frank, you need a "fast" 50mm or 35mm equivalent. Say a 24mm or 35mm f2.0. The M 35mm is a lovely match for the *ist-D and "feels" much like a 50 f1.7 does the MX. It would be perfect if it weren't for the lack of aperture information being communicated from lens to body. I haven't actually used an A 35 f2.0 but I think that would be close to perfect, if I could get on for not too much money. The FA 24 f2.0 would fit be bill as a fast ~35mm except is seems to be a bit of beast next to the diminutive M 35.
frank theriault wrote: > On 5/7/07, Digital Image Studio <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Interesting, you've even recorded the weave textures, not so Theriaultean :-) >> >> So now that you've been digitized for a couple of months what's your >> feelings on this new to you mode of light recording? Do you find it's >> lead you to shoot when you normally may have been less likely to trip >> the shutter? Are you still shooting film? Don't feel obliged to answer >> my rude questions of course ;-) >> > > So many questions! > > Well, I haven't picked up my film cameras since I got the *istD - the > novelty still hasn't worn off, and I really do like the idea of > shooting and "not paying for it". > > I certainly do shoot more now, without that financial constraint > hanging over my head. I carry it with me at all times, even to work > in my bike bag. > > I find I'm still not doing much street stuff, and I think there are > several reasons for that. First of all, I don't have a computer with > PS or any other imaging software in it, so I can't convert to B&W. > Also, I really don't to good street with a biggish (relatively > speaking) zoom lense. I think I need a short prime to stick on it - > the "new pancake" may be just the ticket. Still, I think I prefer an > RF (like my little Leica) for the street - I really should pull her > out this weekend and go shooting. > > If nothing else, the *istD has kick-started my desire to get out and shoot! > > cheers, > frank > > > > -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
