This is a very interesting article, Wayne. I normally prefer some of
the smaller lenses, so, when I decided to purchase a Fuji 35mm lens, I
chose to go with the f/2 lens, rather than the f/1.4. I was very
unhappy to find that the images, straight from the camera, displayed
barrel distortion. Once I was able to apply software corrections, I
found the lens to be quite capable, and it stays on my X-E1, which I
keep in my car wherever I go.
Reading this article, perhaps I should try the XF 35mm f/1.4 lens. It
appears to have previous generation qualities, which I like, combined
with autofocus, albeit slower than many would like.
Thanks for the link.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
On 2/5/2019 9:05 AM, Wayne Shumaker wrote:
We all talk about lens character and "magic". Not knowing all the tradeoffs that go into
lens design I found this article interesting. Particularly the implication that getting faster
autofocus changes the type of optics used and the "character" of the lens. Probably why
many manual focus lenses have character.
https://www.fujirumors.com/the-magic-of-the-fujinon-xf-35mm-f-1-4-explained-and-why-fujifilm-should-not-make-an-xf-35mm-f-1-4-mk-ii/
However I don't know if there is a "magic" chart comparable to an MTF graph.
WayneS
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