Re: RBT and the Realist Custom - yet again !!

[P3D Eric Goldstein <egoldste@xxxxxxxxxx>]

John Arrowsmith wrote: 
> I have a feeling that this is the heart of the question. Were Realist Custom
> lens as variable in quality ( read contrast ) as the majority of 50's cameras ?
> I have understood that the lens were hand picked and checked and hoped that
> maybe - just maybe, the lens was the pick of the crop. The lens resolution
> seems fine to me, the contrast is my concern.

I have never shot with a Custom.

The half-dozen people I know who have them have told me unequivocally not to expect 
to see any improvement over a good example of a realist 2.8 (german, ektar, etc).

If you are looking for technical improvements in lens performance, perhaps you want 
to consider a modern high-grade twin rig, slide bar or Belplasca.


Eric G.
egoldste@xxxxxx


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