50s vs. 90s lenses

[P3D Gabriel Jacob <jacob@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

All this talk about '90s vs '50s lenses reminds me of the debate of
vinyl vs CD. Now I wonder if there are similarities here. Are the
50's lenses really capturing reality or introducing artifacts that
are not in the actual picture. Similiar to putting filters in front
of a lens to accenuate colors, contrast, etc. rather than what is
really there? Maybe the 90's lenses are not introducing any artifacts
and are really sharper and the films are the culprit?

Remember the skin tones on television are normally over compensated
for with more red because the actual skin colors don't translate well
on television. 

Also it's not fare to compare a zoom lens to a fixed focal lens. Can
the experts elaborate on comparing a good quality '90s fixed lens
vs the '50s lens?

Gabriel who doesn't mind altering reality, but would like to know,
what is reality? ;-)



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