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Apart from such exact and time consuming test as those by the creator of artapohot.ch , many comparisons and pictorial examples are unreliable. Cropping and treatment of curves plus sharpening says more about software and aesthetics than about the hardware . Texts may of course also mislead.

I am deeply aware of that problem. When I published my personal lens recommendations for the Fujifilm GFX camera (https://www.schlicksbier.com/altglas-u-a-fuer-die-fujifilm-gfx100-podcast), I even dedicated a chapter to that issue. I am also among the first to warn people about that Excel list floating around with an overview which lens would work on a GFX. And we all know that you might need the right circumstances for special bokehs (like the swirly ones) to appear. But nevertheless these example images - as flawed as they might be - are still the most important aspect for one that intends to use such lenses because he or she wants to achieve a certain look. And this is the part where the Facebook groups were so good at - it was the image first and information second (when one got interested by the look one saw).

It would indeed be the main thing where contribution by anyone who is willing to, would be highly appreciated. Because, as you've perhaps seen, it is possible to add your personal review of a lens via the "Reviews" tab each lens page features. Mark (the initiator of the site) has done so with quite a number of lenses.. and I'm sure he has asked again and again for people to add their thoughts and even images if they'd be willing to.
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So, yeah... both Mark and I would be very thankful and really appreciate it if a couple of people would help filling that database and getting the whole endeavor closer to a more useful state by contributing anything really, even if it's just a small impression, anectote or a couple of sample images.

May I offer some suggestions for the page? Maybe you can pass them along if you find them good ...

I wasn't aware that he'd be looking for "image donations" since on the review-tab there is only the possibility to enter text and no images. Maybe he can bring this aspect more to the attention of the visitor. E.g. having the possibility for an image upload right there or an email address where one should send his or her WeTransfer link. Also maybe the possibility to upload a lens image if it's missing from the database.

It would also be great since he offers so much technical data, the diameter of projection lenses would be included so one could see if the lens would fit into his/her adapter.

While checking for one of the projection lenses I have, I noticed something else: He has a "Rathenower Optische Werke Diarectim 100" on his page (https://deltalenses.com/product/row-diarectim-100-2-8) but the lens I have is labeled as "Cinerectim" and not "Diarectim". I couldn't find a "Cinerectim" in his database though. I guess the lens must differ since on the page is written "Bokeh Character: Eccentric thin bubble. No swirl. Smooth." and my Cinerectim has clearly a very strong swirl (https://www.schlicksbier.com/wp-cont...cinerectim.jpg).

I could upload all the example pix for the lenses on https://www.schlicksbier.com/projekt...-fujifilm-gfx/ for that database if you guys are interested and I would knew a way on how to do that ...