> So, without consideration of operator error, what exactly does a
> new lens' feature set do to improve the resultant picture quality? The
> improved contrast of having autofocus? The increase of sharpness due to
> not having an auto-aperture? Bullshit.
>
> If you're too damn lazy to use manual lenses, just say it. It has
> nothing to do with picture quality, except in the context of operator
> error/incompetence/laziness.
>
> -Cory
>
> If you only consider one parameter when you are making an equipment purchase
> you
> are a fool.
> Glass quality is certainly the most important part of a lens buying decision,
> but it isn't the only part.
> In context, a couple of people on list have noted that the newer lenses do a
> better job of rendering images onto the DSLR sensor.
> Isn't that what's important?
> When you start shooting large format cameras and hump 50 or more pounds of
> equipment into the field, when you win a few awards with your pictures, and
> when you start earning a living with your camera (all of which I have done),
> you can start talking to me about operator error/incompetence/laziness.
> Until then, you are just another person who doesn't know what they are talking
> about pissing into the wind.
>
> Regards
> William Robb
>
I'm perfectly willing to be labeled a fool for choosing equipment
purchases based on the best performance I can obtain for the dollar.
After all, it's your opinion and you're entitled to it as well as I. As I
said initially, I'm willing to pay 10% for 90% the performance.... some of
the newer lenses perform better on the DSLRS, some don't, ALL are more
expensive. That means I can afford 10x as much gear as I would otherwise
be able to. Your preening aside, you have yet to explain which new
features of these newer lenses provide better resultant image quality.
As much as I'd love to engage in a pissing match here, I'll leave
that (inevitable) conclusion to JCO.
-Cory "Pissing into the wind"
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* Cory Papenfuss, Ph.D., PPSEL-IA *
* Electrical Engineering *
* Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University *
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