Announcing the S.A.L.T. (Southland Alternative Lens Test)

[Chris M.]

Physical characteristics will be taken into account. No MTF machine, lens projection and shot footage only. Manufacturers all have their own MTF data and I don't want to get into that battle. Again this test is about defining the character of theses lenses, both objective and subjective. It's not about generating a numbers war.

Not really a number guy myself. I think it always comes down to personal opinion. I shot a 2k project yesterday with a set of Zeiss super 16 glass, and both myself and the director agreed that the 30 year old set of Lomos I had looked a lot better.

We returned the Zeiss to the rental house and went with my set of Lomos. The Producer had insisted on the "name."

Usually, the Zeiss glass is really good and crisp, but the set of Lomos just seemed a little richer in texture than the opposing set.

So, I reiterate that I agree with Evan. It all comes down to personal taste. And, numbers just don't give you that elusive emotive sensation.

C.

[Shawn Nelson]

Did this happen? I thought it was going to be the week after NAB.

[Mitch Gross]

Many of the interested parties are still in prototype stage. Give it a little time or the test will not be as meaningful or useful for end users.

[david farland]

How's it coming along guys....any ETA?
Have you locked in Red's. did I hear Red was going to assist?
Understand you're not going to wait for ALL prototypes to be ready.
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[Roberto Lequeux]

Update at your earliest convenience please.

[Evin Grant]

Soon. The RPPs being pushed has had an effect.

[Jarred Land]

Soon. The RPPs being pushed has had an effect.

huh... ?

[Evin Grant]

Sorry, typing on autopilot, it's the Illumina protos that weren't available this weekend.

[Evin Grant]

SALT is happening this week! I don't want it to turn into a party so I'm not going to say exactly when but after it's done we'll post photos and preliminary comments.

[Shawn Nelson]

Evin, will you be including the Duclos 11-16mm?