I would think that Velvia is not a good test for any lens. It has it's applications, and it is a worthy film in that it serves certain purposes very well. But it is so outside the mainstream in terms of contrast and saturation that it should not be used to benchmark lens performance. Paul Stenquist
Dario Bonazza 2 wrote: > > According to comparative tests made by AOHC member Carlo Lastrucci, the 77 > Limited is not as good as FA* 85/1.4, since contrast is excessive, at least > for Velvia film (shades are almost always deep blacks) and color rendition > is cold, too much different from all other Pentax glass, including other > Limited lenses. Resolution of the 77mm is rather close to that of the > 85/1.4, but the 85mm is better at most apertures. The only true advantage of > the 77mm vs. the 85/1.4 FA* is its size. > > Cheers, > > Dario Bonazza > -------------------------------- > http://www.dariobonazza.com > > > Wayne wrote: > > > > > > > for general portaiture and landscapes > > > which of these is the better lens > > > which is better optically > > > what is a good used price > > > just curious cos they are both on ebay at the moment
