> My 600 is definitely a better lens without the 112mm filter on the > front.
Is it really a filter? I'm under the impression that big hunk of glass in the front on my FA 600 isn't really a filter. Kenneth Waller ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Digital Leica M8? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Shel Belinkoff" > Subject: RE: Digital Leica M8? > > > >> >> My comment was made just to point out that a photographer as >> well-regarded >> as Erwitt uses a filter. So many people with somewhat lesser >> portfolios >> religiously condemn the use of filters and claim that they "degrade" >> the >> image. I guess Erwitt has figured a way to use a filter and become >> one of >> the most prolific and highly regarded photographers in the world. >> Also, the >> filter ring doesn't match the black of the camera body ... another >> mistake >> by Erwitt. > > You've complained in the past that you have seen filter induced image > degradation. I believe it was a 300mm lens that was suspect until you > removed the filter. > My 600 is definitely a better lens without the 112mm filter on the > front. > Erwitt's pictures are well regarded by some because they figure he is a > good photographer. > > William Robb > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
