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Roger Williams
{K:86139} 8/22/2004
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Richard, I unhesitatingly recommend the 21/4, it's my "best" lens--a real gem. You might find the 25mm lens easier to get used to, though. (It's not rangefinder coupled, but that's hardly a problem with such a large depth of field). The 4mm difference is surprisingly large in terms of splayed verticals and exaggerated perspectives! Just as the 25mm itself is quite unlike a 28mm lens.
To answer your question, Japanese "characters" do often have pseudo English names.
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Craig Garland
{K:27077} 8/21/2004
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Hi Roger-- and thanks for your very complimentary comments on my "Lonely" photo. Your description "desolate" was also a word that came to mind when I titled it.
I seldom find your photos to busy, rather I usually see them as rich in detail. They work because all the details are relavent to the photo, and this one is no exception-- front to back color and a wealth of detail for the eyes and mind to survey. I enjoy your "slice of life" photos from Japan. Cheers. Craig
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John Bohner
{K:8368} 8/21/2004
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And THAT shows how cultures are different. Does "Lucky" mean you found some good food, or you are lucky if you can taste the pre-processed, pasturized, homogenized, flash frozen, plastic flavored nutrient mix? Cheers - JB
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Enjoy
{K:16125} 8/21/2004
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Roger what fun.... the photo looks very busy but you can see the lady is really inspecting everything...well done..great moment..
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George Marks
{K:15437} 8/21/2004
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I have always enjoyed the Japanese style of advertising. It looks like you've got all the elements covered here. Too bad the young lady didn't cooperate by facing the camera.
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Richard Thornton
{K:26442} 8/21/2004
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I think I'll pass on the TV dinners, Roger! I like the color and vertical format. Good PJ. The 21/4 is what I am considering for my next purchase for the T 101. I picked up a cheap, old 135/4 Canon Serenar. I will use it where it's liabilities will turn into assets . . . portraits.
I notice one of the lovable characters is named "Lucky" in English, not Japanese language. Is that common these days?
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Chris Spracklen
{K:32552} 8/21/2004
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Such a big contrast to your last image, Roger, this one's a riot of colour! But all the ingredients of a good photo are plain to see: perfect control of light, excellent d.o.f., and plenty of interest from front to back.
Kind regards, Chris
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