Lenses and Optics
Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge. Charles Darwin What I know that I don’t know doesn’t cause me much trouble. I don’t know the formulas for 7th order optical aberrations for example. I don’t know enough math to calculate those formulas even if I did memorize them. But I’ve got shelves of books […]
Lenses and Optics
As I discussed in the last post, it’s impossible to accurately compare lenses from different mounts using any form of computerized target analysis testing (methods like DxO or Imatest). Target analysis tests an entire system (camera and lens). That’s a very practical thing, of course, but it has some limitations. Directly comparing the lenses on […]
Lenses and Optics
It’s impossible to accurately compare lenses from different mounts using any form of Computerized Target Analysis testing (methods like DxO or Imatest). Target analysis tests an entire system (camera and lens). People try to, of course, but it’s not accurate since you always have the added variables of camera sensor, microlenses, in-camera image processing, etc. […]
Lenses and Optics
I haven’t posted very much lately. We’ve had some new equipment installed and we’ve been doing a LOT of testing as we develop our new database of lenses on the optical bench. As the database fills out I’ll be posting more than ever, just because a lot of this stuff is just fun. Today’s post […]
New Items
Preconceptions I try to start these articles by putting my preconceptions out there first. Every reviewer or blogger has them, they affect our opinions, and you have a right to know them. So I’m writing this introduction the day before our first copies arrive. The HandeVision IBELUX 40mm f/0.85 is designed by IB/E Optics GmbH in […]
