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It’s amazing how they can produce these precision tools that we use at a cost that is not astronomical!

Ah, the bokeh trinity. How about 24/1.4G?

This explains why people say this lens is soft. They probably shoot at test charts relatively close (to fill the frame). The lens is sharp at infinity, but not designed for sharpness in the close ...

Thanks a lot! Great to read about the advanced design tools that Nikon engineers have to their disposal. Interesting to read that the 58/1.4G was designed for sharpness at infinity (for ...

I’d love to read the thoughts from the designer of these fantastic lenses. But the link seems to be broken now. Anyone know where to find the interview now?

Interesting question, which I am also interested to hear an answer to. Empirical evidence will be the best way to find it out. I would not necessarily say that the mirror of a DSLR protects the ...

If I recall correctly, the Nikon has much better close distance focus limit than the others. And wide angles in general and fisheyes in particular are all about foreground vs background. I shaved ...