Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/06/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Frank, Given two lens at the same distance from the subject, a 21 mm will give a different perspective than a 600mm. The 600mm compresses distance between the foreground and the background. Yes you can blow up the section of a 21mm that represents a 600 mm and the object will have the same relationship. This effect is a visual effect, theoretically you are right. But our brain does not look at things from a scientific point of view. mg Mike Gil.... I repeat that the perspective is totally dependent upon body position relative to the subject. This does not change with lens selection. To get a different "look" or perspective, you must move your body relative to the subject. If you are limited in where you can stand ( feet glued to the floor), the 35 is the same as a 400 in terms of perspective. What you do get is MORE IMAGE area with the 35..... What tends to happen is that when you change lenses, you are moving yourself to fill the neg with the image... that movement of the body translates to a different perspective which is what appeals to you. Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net This message (including any attachments) contains confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose, and is protected by law. If you are not the intended recipient, you should delete this message and are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, or distribution of this message, or the taking of any action based on it, is strictly prohibited.