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RE: [Digital BW] Nikon lens mount changes

2003-06-13 by Austin Franklin

Anthony,

> > Because the MTF of the lense is matched to the
> > sensor.
>
> The lens is designed to be blurry, in other words.

No.  Not so at all.  It is designed to be SHARPER when used with a digital
imaging senor.

> Yes, I read the
> Schneider paper.

Read, yes...but obviously, didn't understand.

> I suppose this workaround is fine if all you want to do is shoot digital.
> But I sure wouldn't want to be stuck with a lens like that for film.

No, of course not.  It's simply not made for film.

Regards,

Austin

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