I think I should be clear about how I evaluate lens IQ.
In the old days, we shot a highly detailed subject with fine grain film, using
a tripod, and that was pretty much that.
Now, cameras are correcting for linear distortion and CA. And the major review sites seem to be buying into the idea
that what comes out is from the lens, rather than optics plus processing.
How long before cameras are applying custom deconvolution? Is it a bad thing if optical compromises are changed to allow
firm/software to correct those things they can, and optics changed to better correct the rest?
Just as I mentioned* about sensor system IQ, I'm interested in how the image looks after processing, or how well the
images get along with my software. They aren't all necessarily the same.
For example, the lens in the Canon S100 and Focus Magic seem made for each other. FM works rather well with the other
compact cameras I've used, but nothing like with the S100. So, should I be evaluating that lens on it's own, or as the
better one I actually use?
So, when I say the 75-300 @ 300 mm is quite good, I suppose I'm really saying it's that after post processing. It
captures a pretty decent image directly, which includes the data to improve it. Thus, I've included pre FM (but post NR)
samples in the first fern set of images.
Post Moose
* Example(s) coming soon, Joel and Chuck, I think.
On 5/19/2014 5:18 PM, Moose wrote:
There have been several posts and threads recently about bird shots, IBIS, long teles, telephoto speed, vacation
lenses and so on. I'm responding to the first here, and will likely be nattering on in specific reply to others.
Here are the images for all so far. All taken with the Oly 75-300, on GX7:
California Jay
<http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/tech/Oly75-300/CaliforniaJay.htm>
Probable first winter Golden Crowned Sparrow.
<http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/tech/Oly75-300/GoldenCrowned.htm>
Fern fiddle head I
<http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/tech/Oly75-300/FiddleHead1.htm>
Fern fiddle head II
<http://www.moosemystic.net/Gallery/tech/Oly75-300/FiddleHead2.htm>
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