Re: The lens remains the same?

[graywolf]

Well, in this particular case the subject appeared larger because, despite the 
difference in formats, the *istD has a higher magnification viewfinder. If she 
had been using a Nikon D100 and a N80 (for example) instead, the subject would 
have appeared just as if it had been masked down from the film camera, which is 
exactly what it would be. Had she compaired the viewfinder image from the *istD, 
to one from, say, an ME Super they would have about the same appearance as the 
D100 compaired to an N80.

So, simply put, the effect she sees is caused by the difference in viewfinder 
magnification. And has nothing to do with, so called, effective focal lengths.

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John Forbes wrote:

This is what the original question related to:

"it appears to me that when I look through a 50mm lens with the *istD, 
the subject does
indeed look closer than if I look through the same lens on my MZ-6."

The *ist D is showing in the view finder what will appear in the picture 
- to whit: a cropped version of what will appear on the Mz's 35mm negative.

The ratio of the *ist D's sensor to a 24x36mm neg is very close to 2:3, 
hence a 50mm lens used on the*ist D will give the same magnification (or 
framing if you prefer) as a 75mm lens on a 35mm camera.

That is why the subject "seems to be closer".

Still, at least you are disagreeing politely now.  The next stage is to 
reach agreement. :-)


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