Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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>