For years, I was a die hard disciple of clinical sharpness. My gear pursuit was simple, hunt down the most modern, highly corrected glass possible lenses engineered to resolve every single with absolute precision while still delivering a smooth, perfect bokeh.
I demanded flawless resolution like what the Zeiss 35mm Distagon ZM delivers, and thought that optical perfection was the ultimate goal for my photography.
Then, I tried the new 50mm Summilux Classic Line. It completely broke my framework and how I view rendering. Stepping away from clicnical sharpness of modernlenses, this lens reminded me what photography actually feels like when you prioritize personality over a pixel peeping. It didn't just change my mind, it entirely reframed how I see light and depth. I am now a firm believer in the power of that classic, unmistakable rendering and the following images show exactly why.
I began my career behind the camera many years ago, shooting for UPI as a stringer photographer, weddings, and events before moving into IT and software development where I eventually retired from.
Today I combine both world skill sets by creating and maintaining photography communities like
