----- Original Message ----- From: "J. C. O'Connell"
Subject: RE: Camera engineering (was Re: Rename request)
I don't think AGE has anything to do with lens purchases or utility . You buy for image quality, focal lengths, speeds, coating types, bulky or compactness, features like manual or auto focus, metering capability, etc. You don't buy or not buy a lens based on what year it was made.
Most consumers equate age with quality in most of their purchasing decisions.
It's newer, therefore its better. They equate user features with quality: No auto focus? It's crap. But I only sold the stuff for a living for 15 years, I probably am wrong. William Robb
