> Due to inner focusing the focal length [of the FA* 85/1.4] becomes > smaller at short distances. At 85 centimeters the angle of view is > comparable to that of the FA77/f1.8.
This effect can be seen in a couple of comparison images I have available: http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/85compar/85boston.jpg shows identical portions of the Boston skyline at infinity of seven Pentax 85's, while http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/85compar/85bricks.jpg shows identical portions of a brick wall taken at the same "portrait distance" with the same seven Pentax 85's. It can be seen that he FA* 85/1.4 differs significantly from the other six at closer focus distances. The rest of the 85 images are at: http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/85compar/ Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
