Ken Rockwell on Lens Sharpness

[eli452]

So many topics on the forum deals with lens sharpness that when I come up with the following page
http://kenrockwell.com/tech/lens-sharpness.htm
I felt obliged to post it.

 

[MonteGraham]

He sounds upset..

 

[Pi]

So many topics on the forum deals with lens sharpness that when I come up with the following page
[...]
I felt obliged to post it.

I hope he is paying you because you are certainly increasing his ad revenue and helping him support his growing family.

 

[MonteGraham]

So many topics on the forum deals with lens sharpness that when I come up with the following page
[...]
I felt obliged to post it.

I hope he is paying you because you are certainly increasing his ad revenue.

+5

 

[Loswr]

I felt obliged to post it.

"Who's the more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?"
―Obi-Wan Kenobi

 

[Lichtgestalt]

So many topics on the forum deals with lens sharpness that when I come up with the following page
http://kenrockwell.com/tech/lens-sharpness.htm
I felt obliged to post it.

isn´t that enough reason to ban him?

 

[WPJ]

Oh man you better subscribe to his site its well worth supporting his family just .99 cents a month......

damn i gotta set this up on my blogs...

 

[eli452]

I felt obliged to post it.

"Who's the more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?"
―Obi-Wan Kenobi

In Israel we had a minister who said on his prime minister (and the founder of Israel) Ben-Gurion:
"I follow him with my eyes closed, only once in a while I open my eyes to make sure he do not walk with his eyes closed"
What the fault with Rockwell's logic? So far I have read only insults.

 

[sagittariansrock]

So many topics on the forum deals with lens sharpness that when I come up with the following page
http://kenrockwell.com/tech/lens-sharpness.htm
I felt obliged to post it.

Neither are his comments particularly unique or insightful, nor are they blatantly and absolutely wrong. While sharpness is very important, I believe many experts agree that this importance is overrated.
I fail to see the point here, other than inciting a group of people who dislike Ken Rockwell? While I am not a big fan of his, the internet provides us with the wonderful opportunity of choosing what we want to read, and ignore what we don't. If you don't like Rockwell, feel free to avoid his website...

 

[Lichtgestalt]

I fail to see the point here, other than inciting a group of people who dislike Ken Rockwell? While I am not a big fan of his, the internet provides us with the wonderful opportunity of choosing what we want to read, and ignore what we don't.

If you don't like Rockwell, feel free to avoid his website...

i try to avoid him... but noobs keep on quoting him.

everyone who takes stock images will tell you that a sharp lens is not overrated.
other then that i would be suprised if KR comes up with something that the photography world does not know for ages.

ansel adams.... there is nothing worse than a sharp image of a fuzzy concept.

 

[scottkinfw]

When I read it, it seemed like he was giving tips for noobs on getting sharp photos, and for the most part, great. I would agree that lenses are very good, especially compared to decades ago, too. So far, nothing new. I also agree that there are many other variables that must be addressed to get a great pic, again, nothing new. To me, a sharp lens is one less variable that I have to worry about, so it IS important. It is relative and contextual however. I must want/need the lens, and it must be worth it to me.

Note that I did not criticize Ken Rockwell (I loved the lecture on where babies come from), but on the other hand, I am not selling my L glass either.

I felt obliged to post it.

"Who's the more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?"
―Obi-Wan Kenobi

In Israel we had a minister who said on his prime minister (and the founder of Israel) Ben-Gurion:
"I follow him with my eyes closed, only once in a while I open my eyes to make sure he do not walk with his eyes closed"
What the fault with Rockwell's logic? So far I have read only insults.

 

[duydaniel]

Ken Rockwell for President!!! 8)

 

[SDPhotography]

Ken Rockwell is entertaining, and to be taken with a grain of salt and heavy filter. There are some good ideas and themes, but mostly its the same statements repeated. You have to admit he is good at what he does, but as with all things internet, take it or leave it. It's not any different than any other outlet of information, whether it be NPR, FOX, or Reddit/Pintrest/Buzzfeed, viewer discretion is advised.

 

[Sella174]

Ken Rockwell upsets too many "photographers" by saying things like -

... there is a segment of the hobby where all people do is take pictures of brick walls and newspaper classifieds, but never make any photos of anything worthwhile.

The people who worry the most are those with the least experience.

Sound familiar?

 

[Loswr]

You have to admit he is good at what he does...

Yes, he is. But what he 'does' (as in, does for a living) is not photography, nor is it teaching photography or reviewing gear. It's running a for-profit website. Controversial statements generate website hits and ad revenue. Having people act as unwitting shills is great for KR's 'growing family'.

 

[surapon]

Ken Rockwell for President!!! 8)

+ 1 ---------Ha, Ha, Ha--Ha, Ha, Ha
But He make very good money any how, Because so many people like him.
Me = ??. I do not know my self, But I love to read his article just for FUN and see another point of his view.
No, I never donate any penny to his family----Sorry, Ken.
Surapon

 

[comsense]

I felt obliged to post it.

"Who's the more foolish? The fool, or the fool who follows him?"
―Obi-Wan Kenobi

In Israel we had a minister who said on his prime minister (and the founder of Israel) Ben-Gurion:
"I follow him with my eyes closed, only once in a while I open my eyes to make sure he do not walk with his eyes closed"
What the fault with Rockwell's logic? So far I have read only insults.

With the awareness that you could be KR himself -
Never follow anyone, much less with closed eyes.
Now KR is not the first and last to make money this way; it's just he takes it to comical heights.
I am not denying that there are people who are obsessed with shooting test charts and want to align their optics beyond what matters for a real world shooting. It's the way KR tries to generalize and tries to explain like 'expert' something that is common knowledge that ticks people off. He offers no more insight and wisdom than Dr google already has in plenty. Another is exaggerated self claims. Probably his buffoonish way attracts people who are starting into photography and makes him stand out among series and drab equipment reviewers. That will make him a good salesman, unfortunately not a photography expert. I am not surprised people follow him, as I see so many believing every word car salesman tells them too.
Compare his babblings to Roger's post about obsession with sharp copies of lenses (with some data to back it up) that someone posted here. Do you see anyone on the web going after Roger? I will leave it to you to figure out why.........

 

[noisejammer]

i try to avoid him... but noobs keep on quoting him. ...

I've more than 40 years behind the eyepiece. I've done weddings, events, portraits, landscapes, pets, macro, street and even astrophotography at 4.30 am on a winter's morning. Some of my images have been published, some of my students have had their images published. Every now and again, KR presents a point of view that I hadn't heard....

...so by your reckoning, I suppose I must still be a noob. Thanks for putting me in my place.

btw... the quoted article is at least five years old. There were fewer photo sites then.

 

[Hector1970]

While I come to Canon Rumors to learn about interesting technical details from very knowledgable hobbyists I don't object to Ken Rockwell either. I've found his reviews pretty fair.
I personally prefer "The Digital Picture" reviews. I like his formatt of doing things (is it Bryan?).
I've no idea if either of them really know what they are talking about but I find them an interesting read.
I don't know if it's part of being male that comparing things is a natural instinct.
I see it in my son, which is better a Lamborgini or a Ferrari, is Messi better than Ronaldo?
These websites provide this is spades when comparing lens.

What's great about Canonrumors is the depth of knowledge of people like Neuroanatomist and Mt Spokane.
They are doing it for nothing.
I don't object to Ken making some money out of his reviews to feed his growing family (it must be around 20 children at this stage but maybe I've double counted), it's his life work I suppose.

 

[surapon]

While I come to Canon Rumors to learn about interesting technical details from very knowledgable hobbyists I don't object to Ken Rockwell either. I've found his reviews pretty fair.
I personally prefer "The Digital Picture" reviews. I like his formatt of doing things (is it Bryan?).
I've no idea if either of them really know what they are talking about but I find them an interesting read.
I don't know if it's part of being male that comparing things is a natural instinct.
I see it in my son, which is better a Lamborgini or a Ferrari, is Messi better than Ronaldo?
These websites provide this is spades when comparing lens.

What's great about Canonrumors is the depth of knowledge of people like Neuroanatomist and Mt Spokane.
They are doing it for nothing.
I don't object to Ken making some money out of his reviews to feed his growing family (it must be around 20 children at this stage but maybe I've double counted), it's his life work I suppose.

+100 for " What's great about Canonrumors is the depth of knowledge of people like Neuroanatomist and Mt Spokane.
They are doing it for nothing. "

+ so many Great People who have High level mof knowledge in Photography and Science = Thousand thanks to all of them.

Surapon