Can a lens be too sharp?

Started May 3, 2012 | Discussion thread

Simon Stanmore

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Re: Can a lens be too sharp?

In reply to AC1, May 4, 2012

Tripod, flash-only exposure for fastest possible (effective) exposure time, cable release, Liveview @ maximum magnification on point of focus
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Can a lens be too sharp?	guitarjeff	May 3, 2012
Re: Can a lens be too sharp?	Simon Stanmore	May 3, 2012
Re: Can a lens be too sharp?	AC1	May 3, 2012
Re: Can a lens be too sharp?	Simon Stanmore	May 4, 2012
Re: Can a lens be too sharp?	laueddy	May 5, 2012
The above images shot with 1dsm3, 135 @ f2 ISO400 (outdoor)	laueddy	May 5, 2012
Re: Can a lens be too sharp?	prentisd	May 3, 2012
No it can't.	Sophoto	May 3, 2012
Sharpness, no. Contrast and rendering, yes	Suntan	May 4, 2012
Re: Can a lens be too sharp?	JacquesC	May 4, 2012
IMHO: no	Klaus dk	May 4, 2012

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