troutmask
9-Dec-2006, 09:23
I am just about to buy a MPP VIII which comes with the above lens.
I understand that by removing the front element of the lens it can be used as a 265mm lens but is quite soft and requires stopping down. I am interested in using it at 265 for some portraits. I will most likely be taking these using available light (with a reflector or two) using HP5. Obviously I don't mind a little softness in the image but any advise on what f stop is the minimum before it becomes noticeable would be useful. I would rather push the film than get the image too soft to make a good print.
Thanks
I understand that by removing the front element of the lens it can be used as a 265mm lens but is quite soft and requires stopping down. I am interested in using it at 265 for some portraits. I will most likely be taking these using available light (with a reflector or two) using HP5. Obviously I don't mind a little softness in the image but any advise on what f stop is the minimum before it becomes noticeable would be useful. I would rather push the film than get the image too soft to make a good print.
Thanks