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[OM] 1-4 & 2-4 Focussing Screens vs. Beattie

Subject: [OM] 1-4 & 2-4 Focussing Screens vs. Beattie
From: gries@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2004 12:36:17 -0600
I'd like to mention a few of my own observations about the focussing screens.  
The Beattie was indeed bright, but showed vignetting with the 18/3.5 and 16/3.5 
lenses as well as the 24 shift when shifted.

The 2-4 exhibited none of these problems, but I do find it more difficult to 
focus fast primes such as the 28/2, 50/1.2 and 85/2.  In this regard, the 1-4 
(not 1-4n) is much better as the central matte area is bigger and seems 
"sharper" to me.

The 2-13 is great for slow zooms, and even for the fast primes as one can 
verify focus with the microprism a bit easier.

That said, I usually keep the 2-4 in the -4Ti for use with the 18/3.5, 24 shift 
50/3.5 and 135/4.5 which is the basic walk around kit for me.  If I know that I 
will be using fast primes, I may opt for the 2-13, but prefer the 1-4 even in 
indoor and in dark conditions.

My recomendation is to get the 1-4 or 1-10 first, and then move to a 2-4 or 
2-13 depending on your use.  even though the 2-13 is brighter, it does get a 
bit dark in the microprism with the slower lenses.

I hope this helps!
Bob

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