Optical Tests

A complete guide to every lens test we run. Learn our methodology, what to look for, and what each sub-test reveals.

Heavy Work in Progress

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The Optical Tests knowledge base is a very heavy work in progress. We are looking to adapt this section to go into much deeper dives. New tests are being added and changed as we develop.

Current Active Tests

Every optical test we currently run — from aperture-controlled analysis to supplementary characteristic measurements.

Indie

Exterior Scene

Compare multiple testing scenarios across our forest scene.

Subject DistancesFocus & BokehDynamic Tests

Indie

Interior Scene

Compare multiple testing scenarios across our fairy light scene.

Subject DistancesFocus & BokehDynamic Tests

Indie

Optical Behaviour

Compare deeper optical behaviour such as sunlight flares, flare torches, aberrations, coma, astigmatism and more.

Flare

Indie

Controlled Charts

Deeper controlled testing with our charts such as distortion pans, sharpness charts, close focus charts, etc.

SharpnessClose FocusDistortion+3

Indie

Physical

Compare the physicalities of the lenses on camera bodies to get a reference for their sizing and balance.

Camera Body

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Optical Tests

Heavy Work in Progress

Current Active Tests

Exterior Scene

Interior Scene

Optical Behaviour

Controlled Charts

Physical

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