Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The 105 Micro-Nikkor has f32 but can suffer badly from diffraction, though it is generally a beautifully sharp lens. Allen >The Micro-NIKKOR-P 3.5/55mm, for one. Can you explain the effect of >diffraction on a lens such as the 9cm Elmar? Thanks. > >Richard > >>Many longer, slower Nikon lenses have f/32. The problem with f/32 >>on the 90 is that while the depth of field may be large, >>diffraction at that aperture is severe enough to make everything >>medium fuzzy. Not an effect one aims for with Leica glass. >> > >_________________________________________________________________ >MSN 8: Get 6 months for $9.95/month. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html