The Three Wise Lens-men
The internet forums are filled with lens advice and you can pretty
much find anything you want to prove claimed somewhere, either
for or against a given lens. Finding good advice that is also true
can be tricky. Here are the three main sources I trust for true advice
about lenses. I list them in the order I discovered them, which has
turned out to also be the order of their importance to me so far.
Björn Rörslett
This is the gentleman whose site taught me about macro
lenses and I salute him! He has a wonderful area of lens
reviews for Nikon-format lenses at this URL:
He also can be found posting at NikonGear.com where he refers
to himself as the “Fierce Bear of the North,” which is also true. He
certainly growls a lot and has been on occasion known to bite.
When it comes to the mechanics of lenses (and more than that
too), this is the man to read carefully.
Thom Hogan
Thom Hogan is another living treasure for lens lovers. He appears
to be more in my style, being also a software engineer and
general techie as am I. His web site, which is worth checking on a
daily basis, is:
Hogan not only had spot-on lens reviews but his site is the best
way to keep up on what is happening with all of the larger camera
manufacturers. Articles of all kinds are also available, like how to
clean your sensor, etc. from the Hogan site.
Lloyd Chambers
Lloyd Chambers offers a smorgasbord of treats for DSLR users
and lens fanatics like myself, a lot of it free and some of it by
subscription. You can find his site here:
By all means read the free stuff. I also subscribe to Advanced
Photography (DAP) and “Making Sharp Images.” I am only sorry I