On Sun, 6 Feb 2000, John Pendley wrote:
> Here goes heresy From time to time, someone will mention N*k*n
> or C*n*n. Who generally makes the best glass? It's probably a
> matter of one being better at some lenses and the other at others.
> But in general, does one have the upper hand?
IMO, no. What makes glass "best" ?
What is the: Best car ? Best shoes ? Best restaurant ?
Best mailing list ? Best film ? Best ice cream ?
Best cable TV channel ? Best Bicycle ? Best breed
of dog or cat ? Best wine ? Oh, yeah, best SUV ?
It's not heresy (maybe absolute-ism ?). Every camera/lens/film
combination has a certain flavor or total quality (gestalt ?),
which may or may not synergize with your vision, working style,
and a range of situations. When you does hit upon one that works,
the effect on one's image-making is significant.
For some of us, it may take a 200/1.8 Canon. For Edward Weston
it was a cheap lens he bought at a Mexican market...
*= Doris Fang =*
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