Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Paul Chefurka wrote: <http://members.home.net/chefurka/Photo/LensTests/LensTests.html> <snip> > I've generally been dissatisfied with the usual presentation of lens tests on the net. > There seem to be too many uncontrolled variables, > and the methodology is usually not rigorous enough. <snip> > The test image consists of the treelike behind my house, > whose leaves make a very reasonable test subject. <snip> > All the test images were shot within half an hour on July 28, 2001. > There was very little wind, so the leaves didn't blow around much > between shots and there wasn't much chance of motion blur. <snip> > I believe the test demonstrates "sharpness". <snip> Paul, Congratulations! One of the best joke on the web. ;-) Lucien Paul Chefurka wrote: > I just finished putting upo some lens test pages that I hope will be more interesting than controversial :-) > > Leica lenses: 28 Summicron, 35 Summilux ASPH, 50 Summicron, 90 APO Summicron, Tri-Elmar > Nikon lenses: 50/1.8 AIS, 55/2.8 Micro, 85/2.0 AI > Cosina lens: Voigtlander 90/3.5 APO-Lanthar. > > Mostly shot at two apertures, 4.0 and 8.0. A complete description of the test methodology is on the opening page. Have at it, folks. > > http://members.home.net/chefurka/Photo/LensTests/LensTests.html