> He's asked for examples of both "old versions" and "digitally optimized > version" of the same lens, along with suggestions as to what kind of > photo situations will best reveal the improvements of the "optimization" > so that he can compare the differences. So far no manufacturer has taken > him up on it. He has drawn a somewhat cynical (but probably accurate) > conclusion from this ;-)
Excellent! I'd really love to see a 105 Sigma EX tested against the newer digital version, or the Pentax FA 100 against the newer D-FA? Those lenses are sooooo good to start with. John