Re-assessing my (un)sharpest lenses

[cowanw]

Keep in mind lighting imposed a significant variable to how any sorta-focus lens renders images on film..


Bernice

Absolutely! Which is why The neither lights nor camera were moved for three months. Although even having the subject slouch to one side results in changes. Still you have to start somewhere.
Regards
Bill

[Bernice Loui]

Curious, catch lights in eye note a strip soft box was used?

If yes, possible to try this set of images again using "hard" direct light ala not diffused light from reflector with barn doors to control light soil or jumbo beauty dish_no diffusion with the dish close up to the portrait sitter?


Bernice

Thanks for looking, Vaidotas. Yes it is difficult to keep the subject from moving a bit and some of the soft focus lenses are somewhat optional for best plane of focus. The Pinkham is my favorite as well, but I agree that many other lenses offer a smoothness that is very pleasing.
Regards
Bill

[jnantz]

Hi BIll
what a great set of images!
it looks like you were training with Karsh in that famous Boston studio
Don't forget the bathtub jin is in the bucket labelled FIX, not fix!
John

[Whir-Click]

This is a fantastic comparison, thank you very much for posting!

[cowanw]

Curious, catch lights in eye note a strip soft box was used?

If yes, possible to try this set of images again using "hard" direct light ala not diffused light from reflector with barn doors to control light soil or jumbo beauty dish_no diffusion with the dish close up to the portrait sitter?


Bernice

Well, squareish soft box for the key light and barn doors for the others, but I understand your point about light and contrast ratios. However, for clarity of assessment, I wanted the hat, face, and jacket lit. While in the portrait mode, they are not really lit for max art.
Regards
Bill

[cowanw]

Hi BIll
what a great set of images!
it looks like you were training with Karsh in that famous Boston studio
Don't forget the bathtub jin is in the bucket labelled FIX, not fix!
John

As you know, one of my favorite influencers is John Garo. Sadly, his known output is limited And don`t miss the Beer`s developer!
Regards
Bill

[cowanw]

This is a fantastic comparison, thank you very much for posting!

Thanks for the appreciation.
Regards
Bill

[Peter De Smidt]

Great job, Bill!

[jnantz]

As you know, one of my favorite influencers is John Garo. Sadly, his known output is limited And don`t miss the Beer`s developer!
Regards
Bill

. and we thought beers was for drinkin'

[cowanw]

Great job, Bill!

Thanks. now I need to start to explore more with the Komuranon SF; pictures of handsome people to bump up the resale value.
Regards
Bill