Do Lenses Really Make A Difference?

[Brian Fretwell]

I think that zoom lenses are "prime" lenses with an added variable adapter to alter the focal length. I have a lens from a Bolex cartridge loading projector where the glue between the parts weakened and I can now remove the front leaving a usable front part. As people have said the extra glassware is what needs very careful design so as to not degrade the performance much.

[Joseph Banfield]

I'm with Shane here as that Eumig 1,4 zoom lens is nice indeed! I think it projects a better image than the more common Eumig 1,3 zoom lens.

[Simon Wyss]

Years ago I got an Agfa Sonector in my hands. Curious to see what it could afford I projected a reel of my own footage, Regular Kodachrome 25. I was stunned by the images that came out of the lens. It was a Staeble Stellar and that is stellar. No comparison to Bolex or Eumig or anything else.