My DoF calculator says you're good to go with hyperfocal distances of 5
feet to infinity... if it were a 35mm frame. With the E1 you're
probably good up to about 5x7. 8x10 if you stand back a bit.
Chuck Norcutt
On 8/22/2012 5:48 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
> Ken, I have not actually seen the problem as it applies to full frame.
> Since the on-line research that I found was Leica-leaning, it was probably
> just "not perfect" in the corners, since all Leica-made lenses are expected
> to be perfect.
>
> But, except for difficulty in focusing it on the E-1, it is a perfect match.
> I find that setting the aperture to f/8 and the distance to 10 feet,
> shooting in "A" mode will cover almost anything outdoors. Increasing ISO
> and opening up a couple of stops works fine indoors, with the distance
> adjusted accordingly. It ain't rocket science, but it gets
> results...............
>
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ken Norton" <ken@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 4:27 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: People at the Airport
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>
>>> To better answer your question, the "knock" on the Elmarit-R 28mm was its
>>> drop off in quality in the corners. Using it on the E-1 eliminates the
>>> corner problem. I think its center quality is as good as any lens I have
>>> seen.
>>
>> Thanks, Jim. I suppose the next question is about the drop off in
>> quality in the corners. Is it a drop off in quality in "Leica
>> Standards" or is it actually a real drop off in quality comparable, to
>> say, the best stuff from other other brands?
>>
>> In other words, do the corners actually suck or is it just a case of
>> the M-mount 28mm being a smidge better?
>>
>> That color/contrast is perfect on the E-1. The photographer is to be
>> commended for having such a good camera and lens combination. ;)
>>
>> AG
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