Similarities between audio and photography
Posted: December 17th, 2018, 9:33 pm
In audio we debate about evaluating speakers based on objective measurements and subjective impressions. Often the speakers which sound good dont measure well and vice versa. The argument is, subjective measurements are based on pure sine waves which we never listen to.
Found this quote in the first page of a book about Leica lenses.
Found this quote in the first page of a book about Leica lenses.
They (Leica lenses) have always been up with the very best, but never seem to outperform them, in the tests in a way to justify their reputation for sheer image quality among professional and discerning amateur photographers.
If those responsible for lens design at Leica are asked why Leica lenses never seem to stand out in conventional magazine tests, the reply will be, "How often do you want to photograph patterns of black and white lines?"