Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]This was the way 25-50 years ago when process control was poor.... big variations in a run of lenses would not have been considered unusual.... Since the late 80's, and maybe even more so in the 90's, the manufacturers, whether they be camera lenses, IC's, telephones, or cars have tightened manufacturing processes such that the final product is more consistent....Yes, there are still variations, but the bell curve is tighter. I also believe that newppaper reporter equipment is treated more harshly than amateur equipment. The beating it takes can also play with the quality of images the lenses make.... I wonder if Frank's friend reported the bad lenses to the repair department for repair? Frank Filippone red735i@earthlink.net A friend who was a top motor racing photographer using Nikon 25 years ago used to hand select his lenses by trying all in stock on film. The difference between the best and least good was NOT small.