Re: "character" of classic lenses

[T3D John Bercovitz <bercov@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>> I've heard this many times.  Can you say more?  How is a lens
>> improved so that out-of-the-plane-of-focus objects' images are
>> sharper?  Sounds interesting.

> I think Zeiss puts a lot of emphasis on contrast as well as sharpness.
> Apparently a super sharp lens may not produce pleasing pictures if its
> contrast qualities are not favorable. Exactly what qualities make the lens'
> contrast good I don't know.

Yes, I've seen a pamphlet from them explaining the difference 
between acutance and resolution.  So do you think more acutance
gives more sharpness to out of focus objects?

I don't know how they trade off acutance for resolution and vice-versa.
It would be interesting to know.

John B


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