Better than I am

[simonankor]

Quality of the lens is missing the point. GAS is fun! 😀

 

[GeneW]

that being said, i love your cup shot gene!

LOL! 😀

Gene

 

[taffer]

It's all a matter of tastes 🙂 What I meant is that it's not a question of being better or worse, even the simple triplets can deliver wonderful results. Somewhere I read one should have 1 camera and 1 lens and don't consider getting a different one until he/she is able to 'master' that combination and has got enough experience to really identify the occasions when a different camera or lens could help to improve the final result.

But then, gear is nice, and there's nothing wrong in liking and enjoying it, using it, and letting it go from time to time so we can keep trying new things 🙂



And let's return this thread to it's original context... but I LOVE the Touareg 😉

 

[aizan]

we're not worthy! we're not worthy! but i deserve it. 😀

 

[Fred]

Dear Roger,

I've been very fortunate enogh to use (borrow) one or two Lieca lenses of modern manufacture to compare with my modern non Leica lenses (35 and 90). The difference is (please excuse the pun) quite clear. Up to that point I was very happy indeed with my non Leica lenses and after a spot of head banging/scratching I do appreciate the lenses I have knowing what they will deliver. I'll start and save for better glass for when I get better.

The bottom line is that the Leica lenses I tried were better, but they would not make me a better photographer in an instant.

 

[rover]

But oh, that 75/2...

Yup, that says it all for me too. It isn't getting a better lens for me, it is getting another one.

A marvelous study of GAS, nothing more. Interestingly, it focuses on the 50mm for me more or less. I have 2 35mm lenses, and really see no need for two, but would love some more 50s.

 

[back alley]

It isn't getting a better lens for me, it is getting another one.


oh man, if we had a rangefinder bible that line would have to go into it !!!!

joe

 

[rover]

The first book of Rover....

 

[Pherdinand]

I can advise everyone to take a look at the Holga and Pinhole Holga shots of S.Liu on photo.net. It's one example of what taffer is talking about. That guy works with large colour spots instead of lines, therefore sharpness is completely unimportant for his shots. As long as shapes can be distinguished, it's fine.
Some very good images are based, though, on lines and contours. In that case sharpness is a must, since you have to be able to see the fine structure of the image. This is the case where people use small grained films, extra heavy tripods, and complain about the sharpness of their excellent lens at f/8. And they have the right to do it.

This is at leasthow I see the "sharp enough or not?" subject.

 

[varjag]

Sometimes it amazes me the amount of damage a lens can take and still produce nice pics, plus there's really no 'minimum requirement' for creativity, as those wonderful pics taken with Lubitels, Holgas, Lensbabies, etc prove 🙂

Just a nitpick: the lens on Lubitel is about as good as triplets go. The typical "muddy" look is due to poor darkening of internal surfaces.

But you're certainly have a point.

 

[Bertram2]

So why do we all worry so much about our lenses?

Hi Roger,
believe it or not: I dont ! 😀
My experience is that it is a bitter disapointment and also a bit embarrassing to see I wasn't able to get the best out of a top lens, but it is a kind triumphant self - affirmation to shoot a real good photo with a less expensive lens !
This happens to me from time to time and keeps my temperature underneath the GAS level.
Better lenses are not the question for me. rather more format ........... 😉
But I 've been there and in principle it has been the same experience, as long as I do not enlarge over my limit of 20X30cm it does not give me a decisive advantage beeing worth all the effort and money you need for changing the system.

So since a while I (try to !) concentrate on finding an photographical issue, a task which could set my passion on fire and make me productive. Hard enuff and thinking about new lenses would be just a diversion .

Best regards,
Bertram