Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/02/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]All, Rational people must accept scientific measurement as the only consistent, reliable basis for analyzing and comparing lens performance. Perhaps science cannot replicate or simulate every real world photographic situation imaginable. Perhaps those with decades of practice as shooters tend to rely on those decades, rather than modulation transfer function graphs. What I know outweighs what I don't. That's human nature, which is and will forever be flawed. But at the end of the day, an experienced eye should be able to see, in practice, what science reveals. Their conclusions should merge. Their respect for each other's practice should, as well. It is this concensus, born of mutual respect, which is our best guide to optical performance. I believe there is ample room for both Erwin's and Eric's views. I pray they both continue with the respect each deserves. David W. Almy Annapolis P.S. And Eric, the current 28M still beats out the current 28R. Cheers!