02-05-2023, 11:12 PM
You can find many "simple" Leica M lenses with stellar performance.
e.g. the M 90mm f/2.4 has just 5/4. The M75mm f/2.4 has 6/4. Even a behemoth such as the M 75mm f/1.25 has just 9/6.
Some argue that fewer elements result in higher micro-contrast/3D. Possibly not wrong because every surface transition is a bit imperfect. Although you can counter-argue that this doesn't matter as long as the circle of confusion isn't bigger than a pixel.
However, yes, there seems to be an inflation of lens elements lately. I'd also consider this an unhealthy development.
e.g. the M 90mm f/2.4 has just 5/4. The M75mm f/2.4 has 6/4. Even a behemoth such as the M 75mm f/1.25 has just 9/6.
Some argue that fewer elements result in higher micro-contrast/3D. Possibly not wrong because every surface transition is a bit imperfect. Although you can counter-argue that this doesn't matter as long as the circle of confusion isn't bigger than a pixel.
However, yes, there seems to be an inflation of lens elements lately. I'd also consider this an unhealthy development.
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