Did some test shots with my 50mil lenses...

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@aadm

it would be good to have your conclusion on this test, because what I conclude is that all these lenses are more or less the same to me!

Thanks for asking. I did not include a conclusion initially, because I didn’t want to prime the audience. Also, its just to incomplete of a test, to draw final conclusions.
That said, I think you are spot on. I mean, the Zeiss can not keep up and with open aperture there are differences. But otherwise, none of these lenses will prevent a good picture.

The purpose of my test was to debunk (for myself!) these theories about lenses with less glass having some kind of 3D pop / micro contrast and being better than the modern lenses with many elements/groups (for example this stuff: Sigma ART vs. Nikkor AF-D Test Part 1 : Sidelight Studio Controlled Test — YANNICK KHONG).

I don’t think these theories add up and raw development plays a much bigger role. Sure there are good and bad lenses, but it isn’t as easy as counting the number of glass elements…

@aadm

i would end up getting the cheaper or lighter one (which are my guiding principles by the way).

Yes I support that: cheaper, lighter and the handling overall.

@aadm

we should probably stop looking at walls as a way to judge the quality of lenses (even though I know this is easier to set up!)

I’m on your side. This was just an artificial test with a special purpose.

Thanks for your comment.