+1Very rarely with 35mm, usually when testing a lens that has that option. Certainly with large format, particularly 8x10 or larger.
I do have one or two old 6x9 medium format folders with very limited shutter speed selections where f/22 or even f/32 is sometimes necessary in order to get a realistic exposure.
I rarely enlarge past 8x10 and when I do it is almost always with 6x9 or larger film formats.
BTW, I am usually more interested in getting the image I am going for than worry too much about sharpness. If I were really into sharp images I would rarely ever shoot handheld since I suspect that is a bigger killer of sharp photos than diffraction ever was.
EDIT - I know, I know, all of you are rock steady and can take super sharp photos at 1/15s or slower. I can't
what lens do you own that stops down to 32.? very few of mine even hit 22.Many times, even use f32 if I need it.
As with all the tools I use - and not just in photography, I exercise them to their limits just so I would personally know what can be achieved.
As photographers, we of all people know all about compromises and therefore have to know what the gear can achieve when needed.
Medium format lenses usually go to 32, large format way beyond that.what lens do you own that stops down to 32.? very few of mine even hit 22.
what lens do you own that stops down to 32.? very few of mine even hit 22.
Hasselblad f/4 50mm lens, f/2.8 80mm, f/3.5 100mm CF lenses have f/22 openings just for starters.
But that is not 35mm film, is it.?When you are doing analog macro photography, you pretty much need f/22 or smaller for most subjects unless using some advanced studio techniques. Otherwise there's simply not enough depth of field.
But that is not 35mm film, is it.?
I suppose not, but since this was asked in the 35mm Forum. i guess i just assumed that is what was being discussed.......Post 30 did not specify 35mm film cameras.
Do you shoot at f 22?
Post 30 did not specify 35mm film cameras.
I suppose not, but since this was asked in the 35mm Forum. i guess i just assumed that is what was being discussed.......
It also depends on how much sharpness the photographer wants for each subject and image presentation.One cannot arbitrarily say that diffraction starts a particular f/stop, it depend on the lens design and the film format.
It also depends on how much sharpness the photographer wants for each subject and image presentation.
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