interesting lens test site

[FrankS]

http://translate.google.com/transla...ev=/search?q=summarit&start=70&hl=en&lr=&sa=N

 

[jlw]

Since I couldn't find the "note sur 6" explaining how he assigned the values he graphed (let alone what he means by "Zeiss magic") this is mainly an interesting abstract artifact to me. It's like reading the bridge column in the newspaper -- it seems very specific and detailed, but since I don't play bridge, I have no way of telling how good the info is.

 

[Huck Finn]

Fascinating site, Frank. Thanks so much for providing the link. It will take a while to digest. I don't have any experience with FSU lenses, but it seems that the Zeiss designs fare well - especially those at f/1.5. Too bad they don't bring them back. His conclusion that use & preferred character of the lens should determine one's selection of a lens is good advice.

Huck

 

[lubitel]

Interesting that Industar 61 lens has had such bad results. Most of the fed and zorkii users here have praised it, as far as I know.

 

[gns]

good oxymoron

 

[nomade]

I'm pretty shocked i've a couple of feds (the lenses are N 26m, 61) although i'm not sure what was the 61L/D, no it doesn't seem to as bad as the test shows!!

 

[FrankS]

The results are only valid for the particular sample of the lens tested. Not too valid to draw generalizations for all lenses of the type tested, especially FSU lenses where the quality control varies considerably.

 

[franceluxemburg]

first the address
www.collection-appareils.com
this is a site of a french collecting old cameras and catalogues
precisily 1393 now
when you enter, at 1/3 up the page you a search engine but it says
CHERCHER for search and you will google his huge site
I think is more in collecting then trying to find witch of his camera or lens
is the best.
He will welcome any information and picture of old cameras
Best regards
JB (French)