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I have be asked by some ppl on why Minolta have the (D) function and is the (D) functionality is a must....?
Here are my answers:
The (D) lens is an added feature new to some of the new ranges of lens. The (D) is great for lanes which are used for portraitures and macros - where flash exposure needs to be as accurate as possible irregardless of relfectance of the subject or object.
Therefore, when the Dynax 7 was launced, there
are actually 4 lens specifically intoduced to take advantage of this (D) feature...
Depth of Filed information could also be made available and this helps in determining DOF and hyperfocal distance estimations....
the first 4......
-24-105mm (D)
-85mm (D)
-100-300 (D)
-100mm Macro (D)
The newer SSM 70-200 is a (D) as it would be a great tool for portraiture...
There are other new lenses that have (D) after these first few D lens were introduced........
If the subject is far away (telephotos).....or landscape scenes......then the (D) may not be that useful - as flash may not have enough power to cover....and lens is focused at infinity.....
Any other advantages that you can think of???
rgds,
sulhan
I have be asked by some ppl on why Minolta have the (D) function and is the (D) functionality is a must....?
Here are my answers:
The (D) lens is an added feature new to some of the new ranges of lens. The (D) is great for lanes which are used for portraitures and macros - where flash exposure needs to be as accurate as possible irregardless of relfectance of the subject or object.
Therefore, when the Dynax 7 was launced, there
are actually 4 lens specifically intoduced to take advantage of this (D) feature...
Depth of Filed information could also be made available and this helps in determining DOF and hyperfocal distance estimations....
the first 4......
-24-105mm (D)
-85mm (D)
-100-300 (D)
-100mm Macro (D)
The newer SSM 70-200 is a (D) as it would be a great tool for portraiture...
There are other new lenses that have (D) after these first few D lens were introduced........
If the subject is far away (telephotos).....or landscape scenes......then the (D) may not be that useful - as flash may not have enough power to cover....and lens is focused at infinity.....
Any other advantages that you can think of???
rgds,
sulhan