"Sharpness is the most overrated aspect of lens performance"

[MX5]

Whilst looking for reviews I came across that legend of photography (Ken Rockwell) and this

Lens Sharpness

This will come as no surprise to many (me included) ... but it may be a shock to others ...

Still worth a read even if you think it contains snake oil.

[Woolley]

Re: "Sharpness is the most overrated aspect of lens performance"

Love it. Best quote for me:

Photographers pay more for some gear because it allows them to get great results over a broader range of conditions

My philosphy exactly. I can get pretty much the same results with a cheaper lens, but I'm less likely to or will have to try harder to do so. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing.

[hhcanon]

Re: "Sharpness is the most overrated aspect of lens performance"

Very interesting and a lot of truth. However, I seem to remember a lot of 'russian', cheap lens beeing really crap whatever you did with them. In the present day however there are so many idiots out there that there is a huge SH market, and of course thats to 'our' advantage.

[briansquibb]

Re: "Sharpness is the most overrated aspect of lens performance"

I find that Ken Rockwell is to photography what the Sun is to serious journalism

[hhcanon]

Re: "Sharpness is the most overrated aspect of lens performance"

I find that Ken Rockwell is to photography what the Sun is to serious journalism

You are right Brian, hes got to make a living, and as I said, thats to our advantage.

[MX5]

Re: "Sharpness is the most overrated aspect of lens performance"

You are right Brian, hes got to make a living, and as I said, thats to our advantage.

Like Clarkson and Cars ...