Choosing the Best Lens
It goes well beyond the optical benchmarks
There’s a saying that if you buy the best, you can’t blame your gear for your mistakes. Today’s camera lenses, however, can be quite good even if they aren’t considered “pro grade.” Let’s explore this idea, shall we?
What makes good glass good?
There are many factors that go into choosing a lens, and optical quality is simply one of them. Here is a short list of the things one might consider when purchasing a new lens (or dreaming of purchasing one):
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