07-04-2012, 12:44 AM
[quote name='mst' timestamp='1341302105' post='19287']
That's what I'm afraid of. For special applications, there are some marvellous 2-star lenses. But you'll have to read the reviews and decide based on your priorities if they fit your needs or not. And many priorities are not reflected in the star ratings anyway, so in the end a 2.5 or 3-star lens might make you happier than a 3.5 star one because, for example, it's a lot lighter and smaller.
I could be mean, if course: those who purchase or select based on the stars only might not have their own priorities.
-- Markus
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I'd like to suggest that PZ add a remark similar to Markus' above paragraphs to both the lens reviews pages (for example, similar to the current remarks "Please note that the tests results are not comparable across the different systems.") and to the FAQ.
Because this seems to be a more and more Frequently Asked Question in the Forums by newbies.
That's what I'm afraid of. For special applications, there are some marvellous 2-star lenses. But you'll have to read the reviews and decide based on your priorities if they fit your needs or not. And many priorities are not reflected in the star ratings anyway, so in the end a 2.5 or 3-star lens might make you happier than a 3.5 star one because, for example, it's a lot lighter and smaller.
I could be mean, if course: those who purchase or select based on the stars only might not have their own priorities.
-- Markus
[/quote]
I'd like to suggest that PZ add a remark similar to Markus' above paragraphs to both the lens reviews pages (for example, similar to the current remarks "Please note that the tests results are not comparable across the different systems.") and to the FAQ.
Because this seems to be a more and more Frequently Asked Question in the Forums by newbies.
/Dave
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