Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 01/16/2000 3:32:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, icommag@toad.net writes: << So, while Erwin is probably right about scientific testing I doubt that it really means much to the vast majority of photographers. Huh?? It is absolutely essential for me, both intellectually and in practice. My God, man just compare the images of the old 35mm Summilux to the new (ASPH) version. If you do not see the difference we must be on different planets. But for me the numbers have to be right and Erwin's measurements set the baseline. There is a srrong correlation between what the measurements say and the quality of the image in technical terms. Yes, I like to have lenses that give me excellent results, but, I still belief that content is more important. >> For me the craft is part of the content and a poor lens can only diminish the impact of the content. Otherwise, why strive for quality. Who needs a Strad? Why pay more for a Steinway? What difference does a Leica lens make? Bob Figlio