Diffusion Confusion

Anonymous · 2006-11-02T22:02:41+0000

When I bought my 35-70mm f4 SMC Zoom, I went after 58mm filters for it. I was lucky enough to find an eBay seller offering Hoya Polarizer, UV(0), Skylight and Diffuser as a package for a great price and snapped them up as much for the PL as anything. Only recently have I actually looked at the very well made Diffuser and am waiting for some test shots to come back. What puzzles me is that the texture on the glass is constant rather than clear(er) in the center. I'd have thought that for portrait work (if this is indeed the application of this filter) one would want the eyes to be clear and the softness to increase toward the picture's edge. Am I confused rather than simply dazed here? Any and all comments most welcome as always. Cheers!

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Anonymous Anonymous

2277 posts
24 years

Posted 05/11/2006 - 20:11 Link

I just got a comparison portrait shot back - ISO 200, f5.6, 1/125 sec. Pentax 280 TTL flash through a Super Program using a 35-70 f4 zoom at 50mm.

One shot is nice, the other looks like it is out of focus - not nice - but good if you're shooting Canon?

Going to try spritzing it with glycerin and doing some Bowmore till I see double and then blowing up some floweres or whatever Don said. - it's his fault.

Then I'm going to add the filter to the ever-growing stained glass piece I started in another thread.

Thank's for all the good input - this is one great forum!

Skoal!

Don Don

6213 posts
20 years
Winterpeg Manitoba Canada

Posted 05/11/2006 - 20:16 Link

I think I meant spritz the flowers not your filter or your camera or your scotch....I think I need to post a liability waiver if I'm to continue giving out advice....
Do NOT drink scotch, and blow things up while taking pictures....your pictures CAN and most likely WILL be used in court against you.

Fired many shots. Didn't kill anything.