If you have been following along, my last few posts contain photographs created with Undisclosed Lens #3.
So far, I’ve only shot with it on film.
I decided to examine central sharpness, wide open, on the Leica M9.
Here is the original test shot:
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And here is the central crop of the above image, at 100%:
(focus was on the “T” of the word “Teas”)
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Once again, I’m quite impressed with this lens.
—Peter.
Prosophos 
“T” of the word “Teas”. Or “T” of the word “tease”? It is hard not to ask….will undisclosed Lens #3 be disclosed or is it one of life’s little moments of mystery? 🙂
Hi Karen,
The identity of Lens #3 can be accessed through my “Instruction” page for those willing to make a small donation to the site (I hope people understand that I have to purchase new equipment on my own – so that I remain unbiased – and I also spend a considerable amount of time preparing and publishing the results).
For those not interested in making a donation, my experiences over the years with (and reviews of) dozens of pieces of gear can still be accessed via the “Cameras, Lenses, and other topics” drop-down menu at the bottom of the page.
—Peter.
A great, fair, and smart arrangement. Thanks for clarifying!
Looks pretty good!
I picked up a 35mm Cron ASPH on Friday (to go on an M4)…..the 50 lux was sitting there….decided I would like to give myself a go with 35mm for a while…:-)
Congratulations Andy! It’s nice to see you back on the saddle 🙂
I was inspired to make a pretty good guess about the identity of international lens of mystery #1, but as for #2 and #3, I have no idea. 😉
I don;t really follow the logic of posting pictures with an undisclosed lens?
I’m not being facetious when I write this, but I don’t follow the logic of your statement.
I mean what is the point of testing a lens and then not saying what lens it is? I don’t follow the point of the exercise?
Antonio, I’m going to assume your question is genuine.
The point is I want to know how this lens performs, since I am using it.
Regarding the issue around its hidden identity, I’m sure you can figure that out, given my response to Karen above.
Ah OK. Sorry. I hadn’t read the back story… Just saw this post and didn’t understand why…