Re: Which Voigtlander lens has the best rendering?
Bertrick wrote:
I have a question about a term used sometimes while describing rendering. The term is "transition zone." I have learned to recognize various kinds of bokeh; I have learned to recognize sharpness and micro-contrast. But I am not sure what distinctive characteristics to look for to distinguish various transition zone renderings.
To contribute to the discussion about favored Voigtlander lenses, I prefer clarity. I consider clarity to a kind of character. In fact it is the character I prefer. So, the APO-Lanthars (I have the 65mm and the 50mm) are my favorites, along with the 50mm f/3.5 Classic Heliar.
Can someone help me to better understand the transition zone? I am not limiting the transition zone question to APO-Lanthars or to any other type of lens. I just do not understand it in general.
I have always understood the transition zone to be that area of the image that lies between the unambiguously sharp and unambiguously soft areas.
It can be a sharp transition or a gentle transition - much like the feathering that can be done in post-processing.
The area may be harsh or smooth; much like the OOF areas.
In any case that is how I always thought it was defined.
Oct 20, 2021 at 12:27 PM
Previous versions of DaveFP's message #15740918 « Which Voigtlander lens has the best rendering? »
