One can't disagree with you Zos especially if one had pots of money or
were a PRO or were an old fart like me.
But foot in mouth, may I add that in todays use and throw world -
repairs difficult & expensive - plastics are just as good as metal.
In fact space age plastics are stronger than steel - such is our
technical marvel.
And soon plastic will replace glass lenses too.
Any way I have a horde of lenses from 70 years back to today - mostly
consumer lenses but darn good.
Here is what I do to pick the sharpest and the best value for money.
a) Read up reviews on the Internet. Example there are Pentax & Russian
Lenses of Zeiss design but at less than half the cost.
So I pick up a few.
b) I will repeatedly buy a consumer lens till I get one that is darn
good and in like new condition. These are my keepers.
Example I have a Sigma 10-20 EX DC f4-5.6. When enlarged you can
see the pores or hair on a ladies face much to her
disappointment.
German lenses like Zeiss were good in the days of B&W Photography bye
& large - stress on bye & large.
But modern day computer designed optics in space age plastic bodies
will outrun most - emphasis on most - old German design
lenses - in color, contrast, sharpness & pop.
Except for the rare legacy glass. One is the Pentax A 35-105 f3.5
macro if you get a good copy.
I don't see why one should not buy Zeiss if one has the moolah, is a
Pro or wish to have bragging rights.
A lady friend of ours bought a Sari for INR 180,000 (US $ 2600) and
chose to leave the price tag on.
Most Party or Marriage wear Saris cost $ 300 to 400 as per the misus.
May the Force be with you.
Bipin.
Nothing is sure but death and Pentaxes.
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