Yes, "L" doesn't always mean extra sharp cheddar. But if you're
thrashing about in the jungle, wandering the desert or just need a
hammer the "L" will suit you better. Some of them are better for
bragging rights than superior optical performance. But some of them are
mighty fine glass as well.
Chuck Norcutt
Moose wrote:
> Allan Mee wrote:
>
>>Found a site with all the info needed:
>>http://photonotes.org/articles/beginner-faq/lenses.html
>>
>
> Nice resource, thanks for the link.
>
> One thing that can be misleading is the statement "L series lenses offer
> higher optical quality than their non-L equivalents,". This is not
> always true. L lenses are about two things. One is optical quality. The
> other is sealing against the elements and rugged construction that will
> hold up under heavy and often rough use. In some cases, it seems that
> midrange zooms are optically as good as or better than the nearest L
> equivalent.
>
> Moose
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