----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Stenquist"
Subject: Re: Limiteds Question :) - THANKS GUYS AND GIRLS!!! :D
I would think that the 77 Limited would make an excellent portrait lens. I have never found sharpness to be a detriment in a portrait lens. It's quite easy to soften an image before printing. If the image is sharp, you have the option of leaving the eyes sharp when you soften the rest of the portrait. And I'd rather have too much information to work with than too little.
I specified film.
You either put a softening filter on the lens, or you bugger up the shadows when you print.
Or, you scan the stuff, which I think looks like shit anyway.
It's just fine as a portait lens on the istD, but that's not film.
William Robb
I don't really like the 77 as a portrait lens. I find it to be too sharp, and it has very high micro contrast. It is not an especially flattering portrait lens. This is on film.
William Robb
