Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/02/10

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Lens Comparisons with Color Neg Film
From: Leikon35@aol.com
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 1998 01:53:26 EST

 In a message dated 98-02-11 00:35:19 EST,  Jim wrote:
<< 
 IMHO, I don't believe you can effectively test cameras or lenses with print
 film. You should be using slow sharp film, preferably a chrome film, and
 look at the results on a light table with a GOOD loupe. But, in your case,
 if all you shoot is print film, then you only have to satisfy yourself.
  Jim =================================================
  >>
 That is very true - Irwin has already illustrated my point that films other
than
 the high resolultion chromes and those B&W under 100ASA  have the very
 neccessary resolution to differentiate the slight differences between the
high
 quality lenses.  Since your eye will adjust to thinking that something is
sharp
 & crisp when it really isn't, I personally will use a 25ASA Chrome &  project
 them side by side,  as I find the use of a loupe & light table a little
awkward.

 Marvin