on 20/6/02 14:16, *-CHILLED DELIRIUM-* at sfunp@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us wrote: >> i use tripod > > What kind ? :) i use manfrotto 055NAT2 quiet havy:) > >>> Have you tried another 50/1.4 ? >> >> yes, my 50mm has no problem but i am working on very important project for >> me.this is my firs documentary project so i want to use the best and the >> sharpest lenses possible:) few days ago i read an article about lenses, that >> made me hasitated about my 1.1.4. > > I want you to know that many major magazine articles and large ads > have been shot with the 50/1.4's over the years. > this made me happy:) > One other thing you might consider is picking up a medium-format > camera. Even a used old Rolleiflex (there, the sharpest is the 75 Planar) > will yield prints (of the same size as 35) infinitely sharper looking > than any 35mm. Since you are working on a tripod, any handling-speed > losses won't affect you. i use mamiya and linhoff in the studio but difficult using in thi field:) thank you very much to inform me:) > > --- Luis >