[Leica] The Handmaid's Tale -- More 50mm musings

[George Lottermoser]

On Sep 3, 2015, at 4:38 PM, Steve Barbour wrote:

> Don't buy a lens for more contrast, less is the way to go. You can always add it if needed.

Unless…
we speak of the "micro contrast" of the lens.
…the ability of the lens to differentiate between areas that are very slightly different in color or luminosity. 
…a particular optical property

…not to be confused with sharpness resulting from a combination of factors
including focus, mico-contrast and/or
a number of other possible aberations that can be caused by the lens.

The best optics stand out due to their ability to demonstrate micro contrast on film or sensors.

That's when and and why feathers, skin, hair, flower petals, and all
look and feel like feathers, skin, hair, flower petals, and all;
or don't.

Regards,
George Lottermoser 

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