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Sunday, May 02, 2010

Shootout Again! 86 Vs 85s



Well, since I have a K-mount EVIL now, it's time for measurbation!

Candidates:-

1. K-GF1 + FA 43/1.9 Limited: MF with Focus Assist, ISO 100, Nature "Film" Mode with Default Settings, Av Mode, Matrix Metering (No Exposure Compensation), Shot with 2-second Self-Timer;

2. K5D + FA* 85/1.4: MF with Focus Indication, ISO 100, Portrait-Studio Picture Style with Default Settings, Av Mode, Matrix Metering (No Exposure Compensation), Shot with MLU and Cable Release;

3. 5D + EF 85/1.8: Single-mode AF with Central AF Point, ISO 100, Portrait-Studio Picture Style with Default Settings, Av Mode, Matrix Metering (No Exposure Compensation), Shot with MLU and Cable Release;

All Cameras were mounted on a Sturdy Tripod; All Large Samples with EXIF Preserved.

Measurbation A: In-Focus Shots:-

Aperture
GF1 + FA 43 Limited
5D + FA* 85
5D + EF 85
Wide Opened
2
Not Available
2.8
4
5.6
8
11
(Above: Click to Download Large Images. Warning: Very Large Files!)

Measurbation B: Out-Focus Shots (Objects at Infinity but Lenses Focused at about 2m):-

Aperture
GF1 + FA 43 Limited5D + FA* 855D + EF 85
Wide Opened


f/2
Not Available
f/2.8
f/4
f/5.6
f/8
f/11
(Above: Click to Download Large Images. Warning: Very Large Files!)

Well, as usual for my recent mesurbation tests, I won't provide any further comments myself. Go inspect, measurbate, compare, observe yourself, provided that you have the bandwidth and time! ;-D