Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2007 8:39 am
Bryan,
Thanks for your kind words.
Years ago, the benchmark for a top quality lens was the ability to resolve (that is-display) 100 lines per millimeter. As time went on, that standard seemed to go the way of the Passenger Pigeon, as consumers seemed content with lesser-quality lenses.
With computer design and manufacture, some lenses starting creeping back up toward that benchmark.
I still believe that the lens makes the camera, more so than mega pixels.
Years ago, a few companies could be counted on to produce superior lenses. These days, I don't know what's going on. I read the photo magazines, and feel at a loss.
More important than equipment, would be your eye, and your knowledge. Do you know about the Rule of Thirds? Composition points? When to shoot vertical, and when to shoot horizontal? Are you aware of the impact of direct and indirect lighting? Do you know that there are times that flash is important to use on a sunny day? That there will be times that you might want to cover half the flash with your finger?
A little reading, or even signing up for a photography course- or just sitting down with a photographer, for an hour, can help you to get off on the right foot.
Thanks for your kind words.
Years ago, the benchmark for a top quality lens was the ability to resolve (that is-display) 100 lines per millimeter. As time went on, that standard seemed to go the way of the Passenger Pigeon, as consumers seemed content with lesser-quality lenses.
With computer design and manufacture, some lenses starting creeping back up toward that benchmark.
I still believe that the lens makes the camera, more so than mega pixels.
Years ago, a few companies could be counted on to produce superior lenses. These days, I don't know what's going on. I read the photo magazines, and feel at a loss.
More important than equipment, would be your eye, and your knowledge. Do you know about the Rule of Thirds? Composition points? When to shoot vertical, and when to shoot horizontal? Are you aware of the impact of direct and indirect lighting? Do you know that there are times that flash is important to use on a sunny day? That there will be times that you might want to cover half the flash with your finger?
A little reading, or even signing up for a photography course- or just sitting down with a photographer, for an hour, can help you to get off on the right foot.
