Retrofocus vs Gauss designs? (On "standard" focal lenghts)

[Rob F.]

<p>But the issue really wasn't about content, so much as appropriateness or sincerity, or attitude. I agree, the Brownie Hawkeye was fine. I took my first pictures with one as a child. The remark was disagreeable, though. To someone who has been shooting a Hasselblad for almost 40 years, and knows what tripod is for, it felt condescending and dismissive. I felt the need to say something, and not just roll over. It's as much me as it is Edward. Partly what he said, and partly how I took it. On another day I probably would have let it pass.</p>

<p>This is a very informative thread, with lots of good technical contributions, especially from Q.G. Unfortunately it has been semi-hijacked. Sorry!</p>

<p>I now return you to the subject of retrofocus, mirror length, and vignetting . . .</p>

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