Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/23

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Subject: [Leica] Re: Learning a lens
From: George Huczek <ghuczek@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2000 14:48:06 -0600

At 09:33 AM 23/01/2000 +0000, Mike wrote:
So tell me, is a lens that earns a "9.6" really "better" than a lens
that earns a "9.5"?

OK Mike, now answer this one honestly based on your experience in the photo
publishing industry.  How often does a particular lens or camera get that
little extra nod based on the amount of advertising revenue that comes in
from the manufacturer?  Do certain brands of equipment get more information
published about them simply because more money pours in from ads?  As you
pointed out, rating lenses with a numbering system is full of bias.  Isn't
it also true for what equipment gets reviewed or tested as well, depending
on how well the manufacturer supports the publication? <g>