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

[Richard Man]

Absolutely true regarding micro-contrast. A modern Summicron will get all
the micro contrast one needs, IMHO.

On Thu, Sep 3, 2015 at 3:07 PM, George Lottermoser <
george.imagist at icloud.com> wrote:

>
> 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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