Is it me or my distorted perception about F2.8 Glasses?

psychobiologist · 30th July 2007

having used a couple of f2.8 zooms by nikon, it seems that these lenses have much better contrast than other zooms/cheaper glasses i had used.

does anyone have the same experience as well? or am i just.. seeing things..

bigger front element helps to catch more light? hahaha

catchlights · 30th July 2007

yes,
simple answer: better optical design produce better quality.

nikkie · 30th July 2007

yes, it is true.
it's real. not pyschological.
metering w any camera also more accurate i find.

psychobiologist · 30th July 2007

Originally Posted by catchlights

yes,
simple answer: better optical design produce better quality.

Originally Posted by nikkie

yes, it is true.
it's real. not pyschological.
metering w any camera also more accurate i find.

yeah i felt the metering to be very accurate.. was attempting a yin-yang shot of shadows and highlights contrasting, was worried that the dark region would be under-exposed but my first shot was spot on, well balanced

siao liao!! the MTL BBB virus is striking again..

Redsun · 30th July 2007

2.8 lenses too but not easy on the pocket

Artosoft · 30th July 2007

Originally Posted by Redsun

2.8 lenses too but not easy on the pocket

You always can go faster by using 50mm f/1.8. It will not burn your pocket too...

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Regards,
Arto.

scenar · 30th July 2007

U r darn right! the difference in *everything* is obvious...
The difference is almost unreal sometimes.

I feel the f2.8 zooms and the primes perform very well...

Kit lenses such as the 18-70 dun behave as well...haha! (not to say it's not usable!)

Zaknafein · 31st July 2007

better contrast pics right out of the cam helps u to save time editing pictures.
so in a way, its either u spend money or time. which is more important?

XC Pictorial · 31st July 2007

Originally Posted by psychobiologist

having used a couple of f2.8 zooms by nikon, it seems that these lenses have much better contrast than other zooms/cheaper glasses i had used.

does anyone have the same experience as well? or am i just.. seeing things..

bigger front element helps to catch more light? hahaha

yep.. have to reduce contrast when using my 17-35 and 28-70 on D200

However i dont feel this way for the teles..

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psychobiologist Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,267	Is it me or my distorted perception about F2.8 Glasses? having used a couple of f2.8 zooms by nikon, it seems that these lenses have much better contrast than other zooms/cheaper glasses i had used. does anyone have the same experience as well? or am i just.. seeing things.. bigger front element helps to catch more light? hahaha __________________ chezburgr i can haz?

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scenar Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,169	Re: Is it me or my distorted perception about F2.8 Glasses? U r darn right! the difference in everything is obvious... The difference is almost unreal sometimes. I feel the f2.8 zooms and the primes perform very well... Kit lenses such as the 18-70 dun behave as well...haha! (not to say it's not usable!)

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