Takkun
Ian M.
Yeah, that’s what I meant; initially assumed otherwise, and clearly Mr. Huff did too. Which makes the linked review even more baffling.
ptpdprinter
Veteran
Never let the facts get in the way of a good story.
Here is a good one from his article on the Leica SL: "Over the last four years I have bought and then sold the Leica SL 3 times." I guess he needed the cash to fund his paranormal activities, and the SL was the most liquid asset he had.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
Well on the positive side the lens doesn't appear to have any ghosting issues ... though of course that may have been reported on his 'other' site! :angel:
Thanimal
Established
He seems to like the lens quite a lot; perhaps he thinks it's out of this world!
PRJ
Another Day in Paradise
Let's get real. That dude is out of his mind.
He's either crazy or a con artist. Take your pick.
He's either crazy or a con artist. Take your pick.
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
I don't know why he tarnished his photo gear rep like that.
He could have kept his spirit hunting sideline as a private hobby or sideline... unless you are right and is doing it to profit financially from it .
An auto radio signal scanner through a cheap solid state guitar amp gussied up by a compressor and reverb pedal with some Christmas tree lights for show is not going to impress most folks in this day and age.
Crazy Fedya
Well-known
Maybe a spirit of Robin Williams told him to do so??
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
Spiritualism was big in the 19th century, complete with cheese-cloth ectoplasm.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ectoplasm_(paranormal)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ectoplasm_(paranormal)
aizan
Veteran
Which came first? The ghost hunting or the photography? Or did they go hand in hand? OoooOoooOoooOooo!!!
xayraa33
rangefinder user and fancier
Ghost hunting was around before photography.
Photography just made faked pics of ghosts all that easier at the worst scenario ( like the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall) and at the other end some researchers honestly believed that the soul could be photographed leaving the body at the moment of death and others earnestly believed that it was possible to capture the image of a ghost in places renowned for their haunting.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_Lady_of_Raynham_Hall
teddy
Jose Morales
I have always respected Ken Rockwell's statements, even if he uses hyperbole a lot of the time. I don't get why people get offended - there's a lot of angry people out there; their problem. Steve Huff - what I really don't like about his gear reviews is that he nearly always over generalises camera gear. Then, I would rather not read ANYTHING, because all the lenses are good and the same.
One example: "Make no mistake, this lens feels just as solid and good as any Leica 35mm lens, and in some cases, it feels more solid."
Well - what is it, in some cases? Is it solid or more solid - just choose what it is.
I can't wait to save up and get this little Voigtlander.
First time I saw samples come up here at RFF - I could see it is GOOD!
One example: "Make no mistake, this lens feels just as solid and good as any Leica 35mm lens, and in some cases, it feels more solid."
Well - what is it, in some cases? Is it solid or more solid - just choose what it is.
I can't wait to save up and get this little Voigtlander.
First time I saw samples come up here at RFF - I could see it is GOOD!
peterm1
Veteran
I am disinclined to be overly critical of either Rockwell or Huff. I may not agree with everything they say on their blogs. (After all, who does agree with everything others say?) And they have their quirks and idiosyncrasies, as I admit do I.
But I want to give them credit for having a go. Getting out and doing something. Which most of us (myself included) have not done. There was a time when I thought about retiring from full time work and making a modest living or at least having fun from a blog reviewing cameras and making images but then I decided I was too lazy and that sounded too much like hard work. So instead I sat on my bum (though I do make some images which is the fun part).
Fellas, please leave the gratuitous and snippy remarks and personal attacks aside, it does not reflect well on this site or its membership.
But I want to give them credit for having a go. Getting out and doing something. Which most of us (myself included) have not done. There was a time when I thought about retiring from full time work and making a modest living or at least having fun from a blog reviewing cameras and making images but then I decided I was too lazy and that sounded too much like hard work. So instead I sat on my bum (though I do make some images which is the fun part).
Fellas, please leave the gratuitous and snippy remarks and personal attacks aside, it does not reflect well on this site or its membership.
Michael Markey
Veteran
Totally agree Peter.
Reading reviews by Rockwell or Huff or indeed on this site should be read with caution.
You still have to think for yourself …. it`s your money .
aizan
Veteran
while the common disdain for huff could be boiled down to a matter of players vs. haters, i think it goes deeper than that.
basically, huff is the manifestation of post-truth politics in the online photographic community. that's why it's so funny that he's a ghost hunter.
basically, huff is the manifestation of post-truth politics in the online photographic community. that's why it's so funny that he's a ghost hunter.
jarski
Veteran
interesting viewpoint, would have not come to such a conclusion. am not viewing photographic or other hobby community, online or not, as a something political. Huff has his style of doing gear reviews and previews, and am not a big fan personally, but never felt that he would try inject political message into his videos.
Keith
The best camera is one that still works!
I don't give a damn about what we should or shouldn't be saying about Mr Huff ... in my book this is pure snake oil. I'm kind of wishing I didn't know about it but what has been seen can't be unseen.
His opinions on anything photographic hence forth mean absolutely zero to me!
michaelwj
----------------
But the classic Portal is only $1499, and you get to choose the colour of the LEDs.
He doesn’t seem to sell snake oil though. But he did test the oil from a bible. I won’t spoil the surprise. http://huffparanormal.com/2019/03/i...this-bible-you-will-not-believe-what-happens/
Freakscene
Obscure member
I understand that Steve Huff takes no responsibility if evil spirits creep in and/or come through the box. What I fear are flare, spherical or chromatic aberration, focus shift and field curvature.
leicapixie
Well-known
I almost never buy a lens anymore!
My Collapsible Summicron (used) bought in '67!
It's fun to read but I am to busy making photos and images..
Have even used factory prototypes from Leica and others..
A lens is a lens..some better some worse.
My Collapsible Summicron (used) bought in '67!
It's fun to read but I am to busy making photos and images..
Have even used factory prototypes from Leica and others..
A lens is a lens..some better some worse.
PhotoGog
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The Huff is not the problem. The problem is Voigtlander and their bizarre design of this lens. I mean, once they produced what looks like very, very good optics for a 35/2, how freaking hard could it have been to house the glass in a modest, all black, symmetrical barrel design with a focus tab instead of a poxy stick? Hell, even 7 Artisans managed a decent design for their 35/2, albeit with a truly hideous typeface used in the branding. If Voigtlander put out such a package with what looks like incredible glass for the price to performance ratio, they would have killed the desire for the expensive Summicron ... except for the dentists. But instead, like their 50/3.5 Heliar and the 50/1.5 Nokton, they put out great glass in hideous bodies with awful ergonomics. Wetzlar never made it look so easy ... even if any designer with a decent eye can tell you to avoid the faux vintage look and just keep it simple stupid.