SALT Results... (Part 1, Results)

[Brook Willard]

How much harder can we be? We were all very honest about our reviews.

[Raul Gonzo]

... now let's see the hard facts.

What sort of "facts" are you hoping to hear?
The best thing to do is just ask a question about something you feel was missed. These guys are great about answering anything- hell- David has a thread on it...

[Joe Walker]

I'd like to post an open question to all the guys involved in these tests:

Out of all the sets of primes you guys tested, which ones had the worst/best chromatic aberration?

[David Mullen ASC]

As a crude generalization, it seemed that the sharper the lens, the more chromatic aberration it had, but none of them was very bad for CA in my opinion, you had to be looking for it on silver / chrome objects, tin foil, etc.

[Patrick Scheller]

How much harder can we be? We were all very honest about our reviews.

You don't have to, as I already stated and I thank you for it.

What sort of "facts" are you hoping to hear?

The ones that were announced, numbers, figures, pics

As a crude generalization, it seemed that the sharper the lens, the more chromatic aberration it had

Yeah I noticed this too, but if it's barely noticeable then we can live with it I guess.

[David Mullen ASC]

Matt Duclos has those figures, I'm not sure if they were already posted in another thread or if we're still waiting for him or Evin to create a file for them.

[Tom Lowe]

Thanks, guys, really interesting read! I'd love to see some charts and flare tests, etc.

Hopefully on your next test, you can include MPs and maybe some more modded still lenses, or just still lenses mounted via Nikon or Canon. It's a shame the 14-24 didn't work out this time due to a damaged unit.

To me, what's interesting is seeing a $1,500 still lens matched against a $25,000 cinema lens, just in terms of optics (leaving aside still vs cinema mechanical issues.)

Again, great thread.

[Roberto Lequeux]

I'd be happy with just getting the numbers for now. But this is a good point.

Hopefully on your next test, you can include MPs and maybe some more modded still lenses, or just still lenses mounted via Nikon or Canon. It's a shame the 14-24 didn't work out this time due to a damaged unit.

It is a great idea. While we are still waiting for measurable results from the first set of tests I think if a SALT 2 ever took place it would be very wise to include the Brieger compatible lenses too! All L series Canons at least, and including in the testing the way their motors responded for focus pulling, even if not measured in any way. The Ruby would certainly be a must after the even longer throw gets added. MPs... well, you know.

I totally forgot about Duclos' figures. Please share those as soon as you guys get a chance... don't worry about format if that is what's holding them back.

[Brook Willard]

I've got Matt's numbers sitting here on my desk. I'll toss them into a chart and make a new thread.

I'll get in touch with Evin to see about getting the stills and footage posted. It's been too long!

[Antoine Fabi]

Thanks Brook !!!

Antoine