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November 21st, 2008, 02:25 PM
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Regular Crew
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Are wide angle lenses softer?
Hello all. I have a two day old Canon KH10EX3.6 IRSE (wide angle with 2x extender) for my F350, was shooting with a Fujinon XS17.5 5.5.
I have to say I am a little disappointed that it doesn't seem as sharp as my Fujinon, and at £13,000 I am a little unsure as to wether I have made a bad call. Are wide angle lenses generally a little softer/ less sharp - is this a pay off for the width of the shot? Does anyone else use a KH10 and have this problem ot is it just me? Wide angle lenses are also a little more difficult to check back focus with as well which doesn't help! Thanks, Sparky |
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November 21st, 2008, 03:03 PM
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Telecam Films
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It should be the other way around. Usually, wides are quite sharper than long lenses.
Thierry. |
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November 21st, 2008, 03:47 PM
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Please ignore my depressing post, just hooked up F350 t0 40'' HD Bravia set and the footage looked awesome! very happy with news lens!
Sorry about that.. sparky |
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November 22nd, 2008, 02:49 AM
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I can't stress enough the importance of using a BIG HD monitor for resolution tests. Small monitors just don't tell the full story when it comes to resolution.
Just my 2 pennies worth.
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November 23rd, 2008, 09:33 AM
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That's fully correct Alister. Since last week I have a Fujinon HS16x4.6BERM. On my field monitor it didn't look very spectacular at all, but on my Sony 40" LCD it's more then awesome. I also have to admit that it looses a lot of sharpness when the 2x extender is used. But that's a normal and known issue.
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November 23rd, 2008, 09:46 AM
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Works great! At home of course. |
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