Rob Smith wrote:
> I am currently getting a few lenses to enable me to make
> better use of situations.
Going for the 1.4 lens makes a significant difference. IMO The 1.2 (I
only have the 55 1.2, not the 50) is also a great lens. I really like my
35-105 and also my 200/4. The 24/2.8 I have is very impressive. TBH the
only lens I haven't thought was absolutely fine (i.e. better than my own
skills!) is the 35-70/4.
> I have now found that using Peak Imaging as a developing and
> printing company they come out better than they did sending
> them to Tesco or Boots
I also use Peak. There is a huge difference between Peak and Boots -- as
there is in the price.
> Is it worth me getting better films?
Personally, I think so. I've switched almost exclusively to Fuji Sensia
(slide film). It's certainly more difficult to use, but I like the
challenge (like manual focussing!) The quality of 100 is superb
(projected to 4' x 7' it is simply amazing what you can see). I also use
400, but the grain is noticeable. For me, one of the main benefits of
slide film is that they can't play with it at the printing stage if I've
messed up the exposure, so if I've made a mistake I get to see it and I
can learn from it. With negative film, it's so tolerant mistakes can
easily be "covered up".
> What should I be looking for in a good or bad one?
I like low ASA and the real crispness only that can bring. The 400 is
great for snapshots, but you can see the difference. To me (and I'm sure
many would disagree) 200 offers neither the additional speed benefits of
400, nor the real clarity of 100.
> Do some films (make and type rather than ASA) suit different scenery?
Probably. Fuji do a massively complicated document on all their film
which I can send you off-list if you like (as PDF). It's downloadable,
but I'm not sure from where any more. I can't profess to have read it
all, but what I did read and understand was very interesting.
> Is there any simple advice or is this a completely open ended
> question?
I think probably the latter...
I take it you're somewhere near Huntingdon?
Regards,
Simon
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