Don't ask this on a Leica forum!
Clearly there is a perceived difference - Cosina/Voigtländer produced
the single coated version of the 40mm Nokton just for BW shooters.
Subtle interplay of contrast and resolution I suspect. Being
minimalist, BW is less forgiving?
Andrew Fildes
afildes@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
On 12/11/2007, at 3:29 PM, Wayne Harridge wrote:
> Bruce Cahn, Nov 11, 2007; 06:07 p.m.
>
> The Mamiya lenses are OK for color, not so good for B&W. Get the
> 6x7 if you can scrape up the cash. The quality difference in
> formats is considerable. 6x7 is a wonderfully proportioned negative.
>
> Jacob Erickson, Nov 11, 2007; 07:54 p.m.
>
> What makes a lens okay for color but not B&W?
>
> Bruce Cahn, Nov 11, 2007; 10:48 p.m.
>
> Jacob: I wish I knew. Some lenses, having been designed for color
> just are not good for B&W. Not enough subtlety in the tones.
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