Coated Vs. Uncoated Lenses...?

[zev]

True enough, Doug, I'm not denying the importance of a good camera, and maybe I'd buy a Leica if I had the money to spend, maybe not. But from what I've read about the photographers I like and admire, they talked about the quality of the photos, not of the lenses.

Zev

 

[Doug]

Yes, certainly it all comes down to the photos, that's what really counts in the end. And some older lenses have interesting and attractive character that leaves its stamp on the pics.

 

[pvdhaar]

Coatings don't only affect the amount of visible light transmission, but many also influence a lense's respons to UV. So I'd guess that uncoated lenses are great for studio portraits and the like, but may require a UV filter when in strong sun.

Of course where I live, it feels like it's overcast 365 days of the year so for me the point would be moot. (2004 is a leap year so we might be lucky and have one day of sun...