Why classical lenses in this digital age? Why does a top violinist prefer the 300-year-old Stradivarius over the modern violin? One can imagine it's not just out of nostalgia, or because of the historical collection value the instrument has, but more for artistic reasons. Same can be said about lenses, while modern lenses are flawless then ever on technical charts with shaper resolution and higher contrast, we somehow feel that certain vintage lens attributes -- which sometimes can be perceived as technical flaws -- are actually pleasant to the eye, and aesthetically intriguing.
If you are more artist than engineer, put aside those technical sheets and stop reading what the lens can do, instead, "see" what it can do. Let your eyes and heart decide which lens your photography really needs. One will be surprised that "sharpness" or "brightness" on spec sheets can be meaningless, and how a "softer" or "darker" lens with no coating dating 100 years back can yield magnificent images, even with today's digital equipment.
Each Vintage Lens Tasting book offers more than 50 exclusive sample photographs taken by the featured vintage lens. We hope that this series will help assist you find the lens that will reflect your inner vision and emotions. Welcome to the fascinating world of vintage lenses.
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If you are more artist than engineer, put aside those technical sheets and stop reading what the lens can do, instead, "see" what it can do. Let your eyes and heart decide which lens your photography really needs. One will be surprised that "sharpness" or "brightness" on spec sheets can be meaningless, and how a "softer" or "darker" lens with no coating dating 100 years back can yield magnificent images, even with today's digital equipment.
Each Vintage Lens Tasting book offers more than 50 exclusive sample photographs taken by the featured vintage lens. We hope that this series will help assist you find the lens that will reflect your inner vision and emotions. Welcome to the fascinating world of vintage lenses.
-- Editor --
