07-03-2012, 07:21 AM
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1341297833' post='19282']
We've been discussing this in the past already and we might switch to such a list eventually. However, personally I think this puts too much value on the stars. The star ratings summarize our impressions of a lens, but should not be the only thing to look at. IMO, the minimum to look at is the stars and the verdict, if you do not want to read the whole review.
-- Markus
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Yes, I agree that stars cannot be taken as a major measure of a lens or a summary of a lens test. However, if a reader sees four stars (or 3.5 stars--already quite good at PZ in my impression) after a lens then he/she might be tempted to read the whole review or at least the verdict. If he/she sees two stars after a lens he/she might choose to ignore the lens.
Frank
We've been discussing this in the past already and we might switch to such a list eventually. However, personally I think this puts too much value on the stars. The star ratings summarize our impressions of a lens, but should not be the only thing to look at. IMO, the minimum to look at is the stars and the verdict, if you do not want to read the whole review.
-- Markus
[/quote]
Yes, I agree that stars cannot be taken as a major measure of a lens or a summary of a lens test. However, if a reader sees four stars (or 3.5 stars--already quite good at PZ in my impression) after a lens then he/she might be tempted to read the whole review or at least the verdict. If he/she sees two stars after a lens he/she might choose to ignore the lens.
Frank