john_h_osterholm Posted May 26, 2002 Share Posted May 26, 2002 I didn't find an answer, so please offer a little help. I have not kept up on all the recent 35mm films. My old standby for testing a lens's capability was Velvia. Are there any really good alternatives now, either in a print or slide film? I am thinking scenics, flowers, etc. Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack_matlock Posted May 26, 2002 Share Posted May 26, 2002 I would use Kodachrome 25 if you can find it, otherwise Kodachrome 64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante_stella1 Posted May 26, 2002 Share Posted May 26, 2002 Kodak T400CN. It has only one color layer and it is tack sharp, IMO better as a test film than TMX, which is also pretty good for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_bunnik Posted May 27, 2002 Share Posted May 27, 2002 A slidefilm is always best to test film since you do not need to print it to see the result. Velvia is still available. Very nice film. Provia 100 F is also very good. same grain as Velvia but faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_eitelbach2 Posted May 28, 2002 Share Posted May 28, 2002 You might also try fuji astia or kodak ektachrome 100 (EPN), the more subtle contrast/color sat. that these films provide might be more suitable for testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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