What minolta camera model is that number 7 screen from? X700? One of the
autofocus models? Thanks,
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On 11/30/08 2:01 AM, "C.H.Ling" <ch_photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Based on some old memories with negative/prints, the 50/2 was higher in
> contrast and sharpness, the 50/3.5 has better color among all 50mms and its
> resolution is very good. To me it is easy to focus as I like the short
> travel (focusing) angle compare with the standard 50mm, long travel distance
> is a problem like the Zuiko 35-105/3.5-4.5 which make it very difficult to
> guess the best focusing point.
>
> I didn't like the 50/2 for its high contrast and sold it, the current 50/2 I
> got was purchased from Gary Faulkenberry (thanks Gary!) last year as I heard
> so many good reviews about it on digital film.
>
> The old Minolta screen 7 can fit directly on the OM bodies but a bit short
> on the height, you have to make sure it stand at the center of the focusing
> screen holder of the camera to avoid seeing an edge on viewfinder. In my
> eyes Minolta Acute Matte is better than the OM 2-series screen, it is not as
> bright but much easier to focus.
>
> C.H.Ling
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris Crawford" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
>> Why is the 3.5 macro your favorite for family portraits? Does it have
>> better
>> bokeh then the f2 macro or the regular 1.4? Is It sharper? I tried a 3.5
>> on
>> my OM-4T once, borrowed one for a few minutes from a friend in New Mexico,
>> and it was easy to see through but a lot harder to focus at normal
>> distances
>> (just like my f2 macro) compared to a regular non-macro 50. My f2 macro is
>> sharper than my 1.4 but it is such a pain to use and so big that I usually
>> prefer the 1.4
>>
>> How did you get a Minolta Acute-Matte screen in your OM? I'm curious
>> because
>> the 2-13 screens are so costly and hard to find. The minoltas are probably
>> more common and cheaper....might be a good alternative if I ever need
>> another screen for my OM's.
>>
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