Any film of normal saturation and contrast is fine for lens testing. I would probably use Fuji Provia 100F or Kodak Ektachrome 100S. Paul Stenquist
Keith Whaley wrote: > > Paul Stenquist wrote: > > > > 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 > > Be part of the solution, Paul, and recommend a film (or films) you > feel WOULD be more suitable for lens quality testing, please. > > keith whaley > > > 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
